The capital city of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the River Elbe. / (historical) The historic German realm centered on the city.

plural of Magdeburg hemisphere

(historical) Either of a pair of large copper hemispheres, with mating rims, that were used to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure. When the rims were sealed with grease and the air was pumped out, the sphere contained a vacuum and could not be pulled apart even by teams of horses.

plural of Magdeburgian

Of or from Magdeburg, Germany.

A native or resident of Magdeburg.