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florence

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɫɔɹəns// flo·rence Archaic

n. a famous city in Italy known for its beautiful art and history. It is the place where the Renaissance began.

n. the capital city of the Tuscany region in Italy, historically significant as a center of medieval trade and the birthplace of the Renaissance.


SIMPLE

We spent three days visiting the museums in Florence.

CONTEXTUAL

Many art students travel to Florence to study the works of Michelangelo and Botticelli in person.

COMPLEX

The architectural landscape of Florence remains dominated by the massive dome of the cathedral, a testament to the city's enduring legacy as a hub of European culture and innovation.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

Borrowed from French Florence f, from Latin Flōrentia (as a given name, a feminine form of Flōrentius), from flōrens (“flowering, flourishing”), from flōs (“flower”), connected with English bloom and blossom. Doublet of Firenze. The female given name gained popularity from Florence Nightingale who was born in the Tuscan city.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French Florence m (male given name, archaic form of Florent), from Latin Flōrentius.

Usage

When used as a proper noun referring to the city, it is typically used without an article.

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