saxony

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A proper noun referring to a region in Germany, located around the upper Elbe river, historically known as the original homeland of the Saxons.

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1. Historical region in GermanyB2formal

   A historical region in central and eastern Germany, located around the upper Elbe River, which was the original homeland of the Saxon people.

   萨克森

   • The Saxons originally came from the region of Saxony.
   • Saxony played a key role in the history of the Holy Roman Empire.
   • The landscape of Saxony is known for its rivers and forests.

2. Modern German stateB2formal

   A federal state (Bundesland) in eastern Germany, with its capital in Dresden.

   萨克森州

   • Dresden is the capital of the modern state of Saxony.
   • Saxony is famous for its porcelain from Meissen.
   • The economy of Saxony includes manufacturing and tourism.