Na·mur (n -m r , nä-mür) A city of south-central Belgium on the Meuse River southeast of Brussels. Strategically located, it has been the scene of numerous sieges and battles. Population: 108,000. |
Namur [næˈmʊə (French) namyr]
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1. (Placename) a province of S Belgium. Capital: Namur. Pop.: 443 903 (2000 est.). Area: 3660 sq. km (1413 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a town in S Belgium, capital of Namur province: strategically situated on a promontory between the Sambre and Meuse Rivers, besieged and captured many times. Pop.: 105 419 (2000 est.) Flemish name Namen
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| Noun | 1. |  Namur - a city in south central Belgium situated on a promontory between the Meuse River and the Sambre River; the site of intense fighting in World War I and World War IIBelgique, Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium - a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
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