london

n. the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, located on the River Thames.

n. the capital city of the United Kingdom and England, situated in the southeast of the country on the River Thames.

“We spent three days visiting the museums and parks in central London.”

“London remains a global financial hub, attracting significant international investment despite the shifting economic landscape of the twenty-first century.”

n. the government of the United Kingdom.

n. a metonym for the government of the United Kingdom or its political administration.

“London has not yet responded to the new trade proposal from the EU.”

“Political analysts suggest that London is unlikely to concede on these specific points during the upcoming round of bilateral negotiations.”

Formal

n. a city in the province of Ontario, Canada.

n. a major city located in southwestern Ontario, Canada, known for its educational and medical research institutions.

“He moved to London, Ontario, to study at the university there.”

“The city of London serves as a regional hub for southwestern Ontario, providing services to a large agricultural and industrial hinterland.”

n. a family name or surname.

n. a habitational surname originally referring to someone from the city of London.

“Jack London is a famous American author who wrote 'The Call of the Wild'.”

“The professor noted that the surname London appears frequently in historical records dating back to the late medieval period.”