Copenhagen

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The capital and largest city of Denmark: "Copenhagen" is the primary city and administrative center of the Kingdom of Denmark.
    • A city located on the island of Zealand: "Copenhagen" is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand (Sjælland) and partly on the island of Amager.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We flew into Copenhagen last night.
    • Copenhagen is known for its cycling culture and historic architecture.
    • The conference will be held in Copenhagen next spring.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Copenhagen interpretation": A foundational theory in quantum mechanics, developed in the 1920s by physicists working in Copenhagen, notably Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg.
    • The Copenhagen interpretation remains one of the most widely taught views on quantum theory.
  • "The Copenhagen Summit" or "Copenhagen Accord": Often refers to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) held in the city.
    • The Copenhagen Accord was a significant, though controversial, outcome of the 2009 climate talks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Copenhagener (noun): A native or inhabitant of Copenhagen.
    • As a true Copenhagener, she bikes to work every day.
Synonyms
  • København: The Danish name for Copenhagen.
    • The sign said 'Velkommen til København'.
Related Phrases and Cultural References
  • "Wonderful Copenhagen": A phrase popularized by a song from the 1952 film , often used in tourism.
    • The tourism slogan evokes the charm of "Wonderful Copenhagen".
  • "The Little Mermaid": A famous statue and tourist attraction in Copenhagen, based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
    • No visit to Copenhagen is complete without seeing The Little Mermaid.
Noun
  1. the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
    • Copenhagen is sometimes called the Paris of the North

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