milan
n. countablen. a large city in northern Italy known for being a center of fashion, finance, and art. It is the capital of the Lombardy region.
n. the second-most populous city in Italy and the capital of the Lombardy region. Recognized as a global center for fashion, design, and finance.
Milan is famous for its beautiful cathedral and high-end fashion shops.
Many international students move to Milan to study design or work in the banking sector.
As Italy's industrial and financial heart, Milan serves as a critical hub for European trade and a primary destination for the global luxury fashion industry.
Inherited from Middle English Milane, Melan, etc., from Old English Mæġelan, Megelan, Mediolana burg, etc. under influence from early forms of French Milan, from Medieval Latin Mediolāna etc., from Latin Mediolānum, q.v. As American settlements, typically after the Italian city. Doublet of Milano.
Borrowed from Slavic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
As a proper noun, it is capitalized and typically used without an article.
Last updated May 2, 2026