Co·pen·ha·gen (k  p n-h  gn, -hä-) The capital and largest city of Denmark, in the extreme eastern part of the country on the eastern coast of Sjaelland. It was a trading and fishing center by the 11th century and became the capital in 1443. Population: 1,150,000. |
Copenhagen [ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən -ˈhɑː- ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ- -ˌhɑː-]
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(Placename) the capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop.: 485 699 (2000 est.). Danish name København
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| Noun | 1. |  Copenhagen - the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand; "Copenhagen is sometimes called the Paris of the North"Danmark, Denmark, Kingdom of Denmark - a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea |
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