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Glasgow

American  
[glas-goh, -koh, glaz-goh] / ˈglæs goʊ, -koʊ, ˈglæz goʊ /

noun

  1. Ellen (Anderson Gholson) 1874–1945, U.S. novelist.

  2. a seaport in SW Scotland, on the Clyde River: administrative center of the Strathclyde region; shipyards.

  3. a city in S Kentucky.


Glasgow British  
/ ˈɡlæz-, ˈɡlɑːzɡəʊ /

noun

  1. a city in W central Scotland, in City of Glasgow council area on the River Clyde: the largest city in Scotland; centre of a major industrial region, formerly an important port; universities (1451, 1964, 1992). Pop: 629 501 (2001)

  2. a council area in W central Scotland. Pop: 577 090 (2003 est). Area: 175 sq km (68 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Glasgow Cultural  
  1. City in south-central Scotland on the River Clyde, near Scotland's west coast. Scotland's largest city.


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His concerns were echoed by Glasgow GP Dr Victoria Shotton, who said there were more cost-effective ways of improving services.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

A peaceful anti-racism protest had taken place on Glasgow Green on Saturday morning before counter protesters turned up at the scene.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The Welsh national anthem was played for the first time in Glasgow during these Games with Evans at the top of the podium.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Labour MP for Glasgow South West, Dr Zubir Ahmed praised the swift response from police and said he has requested an urgent meeting with Justice Secretary Neil Gray to discuss strengthening community safety.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

He lent her the textbook he had studied while attending the University of Glasgow, and she completed her first Greek grammar lesson before breakfast.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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