rotterdam

Thân thiện

Rotterdam is a major port city with modern architecture and bustling waterways.

Definition

Noun: - A major port city in the Netherlands: Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands by population. It is located in the province of South Holland in the western part of the country, near the mouth of the Rhine River and close to the North Sea. It is one of the world's largest and most important ports.

Usage

• Used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this city.
• Often mentioned in contexts discussing European trade, logistics, architecture, or Dutch geography.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Gateway to Europe": A common epithet for Rotterdam due to its massive port handling goods for the continent.
• "Modern architecture": Rotterdam is renowned for its innovative and contemporary skyline, distinct from other Dutch cities.

Variants and Related Words

• Rotterdammer (noun): A person who is from or lives in Rotterdam.
• Port of Rotterdam (proper noun): The specific name of the port area and authority.

Synonyms

• Port city: A city with a major harbor. (This is a descriptive synonym, not a name substitute.)
• Metropolis: A large, important city. (General term)

Related Phrases

• "From Rotterdam to...": Often used in logistics and shipping to indicate a route originating at this port.
• "Rotterdam style": Can refer to the city's distinctive modern architectural aesthetic.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea

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