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Copenhagen

American  
[koh-puhn-hey-guhn, -hah-, koh-puhn-hey-, -hah-] / ˌkoʊ pənˈheɪ gən, -ˈhɑ-, ˈkoʊ pənˌheɪ-, -ˌhɑ- /

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the eastern coast of Zealand.


Copenhagen British  
/ -ˈhɑː-, ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-, ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən, -ˌhɑː- /

noun

  1. Danish name: København.  the capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and the Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop: 501 664 (2004 est)

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Copenhagen Cultural  
  1. Capital of Denmark and largest city in the country, located in eastern Denmark; the country's chief commercial, industrial, and cultural center.


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Inside a large warehouse on the outskirts of Copenhagen, cases of rock samples are stacked floor to ceiling.

From BBC

He has since backtracked on a threat of using force to acquire Greenland and begun talks with Copenhagen and Nuuk.

From Barron's

“That was the goal the entire time making this film,” says the director, an American based in Copenhagen.

From Los Angeles Times

Copenhagen, who had a late goal from Gabriel Pereira disallowed for offside, finished 31st and were eliminated from the competition.

From Barron's

To reach these conclusions, researchers analyzed data from participants in Copenhagen and the U.K.

From Science Daily