helsinki

Thân thiện

A family visits Helsinki during the summer.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Finland: Helsinki is the primary city and administrative center of the nation of Finland.
   • A major port and commercial and cultural center: The city is a significant hub for maritime trade, business, and cultural activities within Finland.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We flew into Helsinki to begin our tour of Scandinavia.
  • Helsinki is known for its beautiful architecture and design district.
  • The treaty was signed in Helsinki.

Advanced Usage

• "Helsinki syndrome": A common misnomer for Stockholm syndrome, occasionally used in error.
  • The reporter incorrectly referred to the hostages' empathy as Helsinki syndrome.

Variants and Related Words

• Helsinkian (adj): Of or relating to Helsinki.
  • The Helsinkian design aesthetic is admired worldwide.

Synonyms

• Capital of Finland: The primary city and seat of government.
• Helsingfors: The Swedish name for the city of Helsinki.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Helsinki
• Helsingfors
• capital of Finland
• Finnish capital