Definition of birmingham Birmingham

/bɚˈmɪŋhæˌm/ - [berminghatm] - Bir•ming•ham

We found 5 definitions of birmingham from 4 different sources.

What does birmingham mean?

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birmingham - a city in central England; 2nd largest English city and an important industrial and transportation center
		Brummagem
birmingham - the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
		Pittsburgh of the South

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Birmingham is a city and metropolitan district in the West Midlands, England. Over one million people live in Birmingham, making it the United Kingdom's second most populated city.

History.

Birmingham began as a small town in 1166. Many industries were developed in Birmingham during the 18th and 19th centuries. These included making weapons and food. Queen Victoria gave city status to Birmingham in 1889. It played a big role in the war effort in the First and Second World Wars. However, industry has been falling apart since the end of the war.