FrankfurtorFrankfurt am Main1 (German ˈfraŋkfʊrt (am ˈmain))
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a city in central Germany, in Hesse on the Main River: a Roman settlement in the 1st century; a free imperial city (1372--1806); seat of the federal assembly (1815--66); university (1914); trade fairs since the 13th century. Pop: 643 432 (2003 est)