denmark

n. a country in Northern Europe, south of Norway and Sweden.

n. a sovereign nation in Northern Europe; the term may refer specifically to the peninsula of Jutland and its islands or the broader Kingdom including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

“We are planning a trip to Denmark to see the museums in Copenhagen.”

“Denmark is frequently cited in international studies for its high levels of social equality and its extensive renewable energy infrastructure.”

n. a family name or surname.

n. a proper noun used as a surname, though less common than the toponymic reference.

“The author of the report is a professor named Robert Denmark.”

“The historical records indicate that the Denmark family settled in this region during the mid-nineteenth century.”

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