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Slask

Slask

9.1
A historical region in central Europe rich in coal and iron now mostly in the southwest of Poland
  • proper noun
: Silesia
  • The rich mineral resources of Slask have long played a crucial role in the region's industry.

Examples

  • Slask has a long history of coal mining.

  • After the border changes, much of Slask became part of Poland.

  • Many families in Slask have roots stretching back several centuries.

  • The region of Slask is known for its rich natural resources.

  • The rich mineral resources of Slask have long played a crucial role in the region's industry.

  • After the border changes, much of Slask became part of Poland.

  • Many families in Slask have roots stretching back several centuries.

Synonyms

Silesia
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A historical region in central Europe now mostly in Poland known for coal and iron mines

is the Polish-language form of that regional name
Slezsko
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9.9

A historical region in central Europe now mostly in Poland, known for coal and iron

is the Polish-language form rather than the Czech form
Schlesien
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9.9

The German name for a historical region in central Europe now mostly in Poland

is the Polish-language form instead of the German-language name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Slask comes from the old Slavic name Śląsk, and one idea is that it comes from the river Ślęza or from the local people Ślężanie, with Ślęza being the 'river' that gave its name to the land. So Slask today is the name of that region in central Europe.