Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hanseatic

Adjective

/ˌhæn.zɪˈæt.ɪk/

Definition

Relating to the Hanseatic League, a medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe.

Examples

The city has a rich hanseatic history that is evident in its architecture.
Hanseatic traders established significant trade routes during the Middle Ages.
Many hanseatic cities flourished due to their strategic location along maritime trade routes.

Meaning

Hanseatic refers to the cultural and economic aspects associated with the Hanseatic League, especially in relation to trade and commerce in the North and Baltic Sea regions.