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Lund

Lund

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A city in southern Sweden with an old university and a very old cathedral
  • proper noun
: Lund
  • The vibrant city of Lund in southern Sweden is known for its historic university and medieval cathedral.
  • Lund University
  • Lund University Libraries
  • Lund Observatory

Examples

  • Mats Alvesson teaches at Lund University, which is renowned for its research and academic excellence.

  • Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Dr. Nick L. Lund, Executive Director.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The "Lund Studies in Geography, Series B, Human Geography" are well known internationally.

    Academic text (2001)

  • CIRCLE is an interdisciplinary research centre situated in Lund, Sweden, with activities covering the

    Blog text (31)

  • We chose as a benchmark the Lund-Mackay scoring system because it is known for its reproducibility and simplicity.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Burst diagram courtesy of the Burst and Transient Source Experiment team, photo courtesy of Lund Observatory.

    Academic text (1996)

  • In Lund, the medieval cathedral attracts thousands of visitors each year, showcasing the city's rich history.

Surface Forms

Lund main

Etymology

Lund comes from the old Norse word lundr, meaning 'grove' or 'small wood'. So the town was named for a little group of trees, and that image helps you remember the city's name.