Li·ège (l - zh , ly zh) A city of eastern Belgium near the Dutch and German borders. First mentioned in 558, it was a noted intellectual center in the Middle Ages. Liège was held by France from 1794 to 1815 and by the Netherlands from 1815 to 1830. Population: 189,000. |
Liège [lɪˈeɪʒ (French) ljɛʒ]
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1. (Placename) a province of E Belgium: formerly a principality of the Holy Roman Empire, much larger than the present-day province. Pop.: 1 019 442 (2000 est.). Area: 3877 sq. km (1497 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a city in E Belgium, capital of Liège province: the largest French-speaking city in Belgium; river port and industrial centre. Pop.: 185 638 (2000 est.) Flemish name Luik
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