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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OBERAMMERGAU

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBERAMMERGAU

Oberammergau play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBERAMMERGAU

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Oberammergau is a noun.
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WHAT DOES OBERAMMERGAU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Oberammergau

Oberammergau

Oberammergau is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in Bavaria, Germany. The town is famous for its production of a Passion Play, its woodcarvers, and the NATO School.

Definition of Oberammergau in the English dictionary

The definition of Oberammergau in the dictionary is a village in S Germany, in Bavaria in the foothills of the Alps: famous for its Passion Play, performed by the villagers every ten years since 1634, in thanksgiving for the end of the Black Death. Pop: 5363.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBERAMMERGAU

Oberhausen
Oberland
Oberon

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBERAMMERGAU

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Cocteau
Dessau
Frau
Freiburg im Breisgau
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Palau
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Thurgau
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Zwickau

Synonyms and antonyms of Oberammergau in the English dictionary of synonyms

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBERAMMERGAU»

The term «Oberammergau» is regularly used and occupies the 94.097 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Oberammergau

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBERAMMERGAU»

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Oberammergau: The Troubling Story of the World's Most Famous ...
Erudite and judicious, Oberammergau is a fascinating and important look at the unpredictable and sometimes tragic relationship between art and society, belief and tolerance, religion and politics. From the Trade Paperback edition.
James Shapiro, 2007
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Oberammergau in the Nazi Era: The Fate of a Catholic Village ...
In this book she uses Oberammergau's unique history to explain why and how genuinely some villagers chose to become Nazis, while others rejected Party membership and defended their Catholic lifestyle.
Helena Waddy, 2010
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Oberammergau: Art, Tradition, and Passion
Celebrating everyfacet of a unique and popular destination, this book is anideal souvenir for anyone who has visited Oberammergau,and a superior reference guide for those wishing to travel tothis remarkable part of the world.
Annette Von Altenbockum, 2010
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The Homes of Oberammergau
Originally published in 1872, this work is based on the author's experiences in the town of Oberammergau, Germany, the site of the world famous Passion Play.
Eliza Greatorex, Gordon R. Mork, Otto Huber, 2000
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Round about Paris. Oberammergau. Corsica
Peter, Oberammergau passion play, 189. 217-218. Philippe Egalité, fil eeP' ay gahlf lay', last lord of Coucy, 83. Photography, Oberammergau, 156161, 219. Pierrefonds, feudal castle, 78, 84-88. Pilate, Oberammergau passion play. 160, 189 ...
Burton Holmes, 1919
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The Oberammergau Passion Play: a lance against civilization
Discusses the antisemitic stereotypes contained in the Oberammergau Passion play and examines the psychological impact of the play on spectators
Saul S. Friedman, 1984
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The Complete Text in English of the Oberammergau Passion ...
Describes the Bavarian village of Oberammergau and shares the English version of the play that dramatizes Christ's Crucifixion and Resurrection
Eric Lane, Ian Brenson, 1984
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A Rabbi's Impressions of the Oberammergau Passion Play: ...
as a souvenir of Oberammergau. Many an one, I felt, had brought his craft of credulity into the dry-docks of Oberammergau, much the worse for its having been tossed and beaten by the tempestuous seas of modern research, and was having it ...
Joseph Krauskopf, 1901
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Through Europe with a camera. Oberammergau. Cycling through ...
Burton Holmes. and to convey the heavenly influence that descends toward this abode of simple faith. What a small thing is Oberam- mergau ! — a mere cluster of modest houses between a little church and a theater which in outer aspect is as ...
Burton Holmes, 1910
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The Passion-Play of Oberammergau
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Montrose Jones Moses, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBERAMMERGAU»

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Converting to Verdi
The village of Oberammergau might be the least Jewish place on earth. Nestling at the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, the town is synonymous ... «Forward, Jul 15»
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Muslim to co-direct Oberammergau Passion Play
Abdullah Kenan Karaca is to become the first Muslim to head Germany's famous Oberammergau Passion Play, depicting the sufferings of ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
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Our Greek Tragedy
They find their personal amusement in more trendy places than Oberammergau. Like Greek Islands in the envied sun bought at fire sale prices. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Staplehurst says farewell to Ron Hegarty
A committed Christian, Mr Hegarty organised trips to the Holy Land, to Greece to follow in the footsteps of St Paul, and to Oberammergau in ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
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High-wire troupe thrills in Garmisch
It supports the Marshall Center and Armed Forces Recreation Center on Sheridan Kaserne, and the NATO School in nearby Oberammergau. «DVIDS, Jul 15»
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Arts.21 - The Cultural Magazine
Arts.21 asks: How are Greek artists dealing with the economic crisis? A Muslim becomes co-director of the Oberammergau Passion Play. «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
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St. John's has served community for 176 years
The beautiful carved oak in the chancel was done by skilled craftsmen of Oberammergau, Germany. A three manual Austin organ with chimes ... «Zanesville Times Recorder, Jul 15»
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2015 NATO Chaplain Operation Course
... Office sponsored and conducted its 12th Annual NATO Chaplain Operation Course at the NATO School in Oberammergau from 15-19 June. «U.S. European Command, Jul 15»
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Parliament appoints Ungureanu as SIE director
... the UK (1996 - 1998); Senior Reader at NATO School (SHAPE), Oberammergau, Germany (2001); he was also an associate professor of the ... «ACTmedia, Jun 15»
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Hinemoana Baker awarded Berlin residency
"My mother's ancestors arrived in New Zealand on the St Pauli from Oberammergau, Bavaria, via Hamburg. Living in Germany would allow me ... «Radio New Zealand, Jun 15»

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