der Städteverbund
Translation
association of cities, city network, alliance of cities
Examples
Der Städteverbund fördert die Kooperation.
The association of cities promotes cooperation.
Unsere Stadt ist Teil eines großen Städteverbunds.
Our city is part of a large city network.
Grammar Patterns
((nom.)) an association of cities The Hanseatic League was a powerful association of cities.
((in+dat.)) in an association of cities The cities work together in an association of cities.
Similar Words
Städtepartnerschaft (city partnership), Hansebund (Hanseatic League)
Etymology
From 'Städte' (cities) and 'Verbund' (association, network), related to the verb 'verbinden' (to connect).
Memory Tips
The 'Verbund' part is about being 'bound' together. It's a group of cities bound in an alliance.