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