Marseilles

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A major port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean Sea: A large, historically and economically significant city located on the coast of southern France. It is France's largest city on the Mediterranean coast and one of its largest ports.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Marseilles is known for its vibrant multicultural atmosphere.
    • The old port of Marseilles is a popular tourist destination.
    • She took a ferry from Corsica to Marseilles.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Marseilles of the North": A metaphorical phrase sometimes used to describe other port cities that share certain characteristics with Marseilles, such as being a bustling, historic gateway.
    • In the 19th century, Hamburg was sometimes called the Marseilles of the North.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marseillais (adj): Of or relating to Marseilles.
    • The Marseillais cuisine features plenty of seafood.
  • Marseillaise: The French national anthem, named after the city as it was first sung by volunteers from Marseilles marching to Paris in 1792. (This is a distinct, related proper noun).
Synonyms
  • Port city: A city with a harbor where ships load and unload.
  • Metropolis: A large, important city (often a capital or major center).
Related Phrases
  • Gateway to the Mediterranean: A common description highlighting Marseilles' historical role as a primary French port for Mediterranean trade and travel.
Noun
  1. a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

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