Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Hanseatic League

Noun

/ˈhæn.zeɪ.æt.ɪk liːɡ/

Definition

A commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and their towns in northwestern and central Europe.

Examples

The Hanseatic League was crucial in the development of trade in the Baltic Sea.
Many cities in Germany were part of the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages.
Today, the legacy of the Hanseatic League can be seen in many northern European cities.

Meaning

The Hanseatic League was a medieval guild of merchants that aimed to protect mutual trading interests and secure economic advantages among its member cities.