Residenzstadt
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnsˌstat/ /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnsˌʃtat/Now chiefly historical
noun
A town which was the seat of a German princely court.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From German Residenzstadt town or city which is the seat of a princely court from Residenz + Stadt town, city.