portugal
n. countablen. a country in southwestern Europe next to Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. It is famous for its long history, beautiful beaches, and warm weather.
n. a sovereign state located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, bordered by Spain to the east and north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
Many people visit Portugal for its sunny weather.
The capital city of Portugal is Lisbon, which is known for its historic architecture and steep hills.
As one of the oldest nations in Europe, Portugal has a rich maritime history that significantly influenced global trade routes during the Age of Discovery.
Borrowed from Portuguese Portugal, from Latin Portucale < Portus Cale (former name of what is now the city of Vila Nova de Gaia), from portus + Callus, which is disputed: * From the name of the Gallaeci, a Celtic tribe of Iberia. * From Latin calidus (“warm”). * From Ancient Greek Καλλίς (Kallís, “Beautiful”), referring to the Douro valley; see καλός (kalós, “beautiful”). * An Iberian pronunciation of Ancient Greek Γαῖα (Gaîa, “goddess of the Earth”).
Proper noun; typically used without an article unless modified by an adjective.