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london

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫəndən// lon·don Archaic

n. the capital city of the United Kingdom, located in the southeast of England on the River Thames. It is a major global center for finance, culture, and history.

n. the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom and England, situated on the River Thames. It serves as a primary global hub for international finance, politics, and the arts.


SIMPLE

I want to visit London next summer.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists visit London to see famous landmarks like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace.

COMPLEX

As a global financial powerhouse, London maintains a complex infrastructure that supports both its historical heritage and its role as a modern center for international commerce.

Origin

From Middle English Londoun, from Old English Lunden, from Proto-Celtic via Latin Londinium – see for details. Doublet of Londinium.

Usage

Usually functions as a proper noun and does not take an article unless used as a modifier.

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