a city in W Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanictribe (the Treveri); an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop: 100 180 (2003 est)
Latin name: Augusta Treverorum (aʊˈɡuːstə ˌtrɛvəˈrəʊrəm). French name: Trèves