Silesia

Uncertain. Two theories are prominent: a relation to the Germanic Silingi tribe, whose name is attested in Ancient Greek Σιλίγγαι (Silíngai). Or, from Old Polish ślęg, śląg meaning "dampness, humidity, moisture." More at Ślęża and Silesia.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /saɪˈliːziə/, /saɪˈliːʃə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /saɪˈliʒə/

Silesia

2. A cultural region of Central Europe, now chiefly in Poland, with small portions in the Czech Republic and Germany, from early modernity until 1945 predominantly German-speaking with Slavic-speaking minorities (and local majorities).

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• IPA^(key): /siˈlesja/ [siˈle.sja]
• Rhymes: -esja
• Syllabification: Si‧le‧sia

Silesia f

1. Silesia (a cultural region of Central Europe, now chiefly in Poland, with small portions in the Czech Republic and Germany, from early modernity until 1945 predominantly German-speaking with Slavic-speaking minorities (and local majorities))