Nuuk

American  

[nook] / nʊk /

noun

1. a city in and the capital of Greenland, in the SW part.

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Nuuk British  

/ nuːk /

noun

1. Danish name (official name until 1979): Godthaab.  the capital of Greenland, in the southwest: the oldest Danish settlement in Greenland, founded in 1721. Pop: 14 350 (2004 est)

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Example Sentences

In Greenland's capital Nuuk, the campaign has generated more interest than usual, with more than 20 candidates standing.

From Barron's

Soon afterwards, a small military contingent of Danish, French, German, Norwegian Swedish soldiers was flown to the Greenland capital Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq, where there is an airport.

From BBC

A decision was taken by Denmark that its soldiers would fight if the US invaded and soldiers were also prepared to blow up runways in Nuuk and Kangerlussuaq to prevent US military aircraft landing there, the broadcaster.

From BBC

"This is the first time there has been such close cooperation between Copenhagen and Nuuk," said Julie Rademacher, chair of the National Organisation for Greenlanders in Denmark.

From Barron's

Greenlandic politician Aqqaluk Lynge, founder of the Greenlandic left-wing party Inuit Ataqatigiit, believes that Copenhagen and Nuuk need to exercise caution.

From Barron's