luxemburg
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A country in Western Europe: A sovereign state, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It is known for its constitutional monarchy, financial sector, and as a founding member of the European Union. 2. The capital city of this country: The largest city and the administrative, cultural, and financial center of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Usage Examples
- As a country:
- Luxembourg is one of the smallest sovereign nations in Europe.
- Many European institutions have offices in Luxembourg.
- As a capital city:
- The historic old town of Luxembourg is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- She flew into Luxembourg for a business meeting.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic use: The name "Luxembourg" is often used to refer to its government or its financial institutions collectively.
- The new tax directive was agreed upon by Luxembourg and its neighbors.
- The investment fund is based in Luxembourg.
Variants and Related Words
- Luxembourger (noun): A citizen or native of Luxembourg.
- He is a Luxembourger working for the EU.
- Luxembourgish (adjective): Of or relating to Luxembourg, its people, or their language.
- She studies Luxembourgish literature.
- Luxembourgish (noun): The Germanic language spoken in Luxembourg.
- He is learning to speak Luxembourgish.
Synonyms
- For the country: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
- For the city: Luxembourg City, Ville de Luxembourg (French).
Notes on Meaning
This word functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to specific geopolitical and geographic entities. The context of the sentence usually makes it clear whether the country or the city is being discussed. In formal contexts, "Luxembourg City" may be used to specify the capital.
Noun
- a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center
- the capital and largest city of Luxembourg