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milan

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈmaɪˌɫæn// mi·lan Archaic

n. 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.


SIMPLE

Milan is famous for its beautiful cathedral and high-end fashion shops.

CONTEXTUAL

Many international students move to Milan to study design or work in the banking sector.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Slavic.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is capitalized and typically used without an article.

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