Lisbon

American  

[liz-buhn] / ˈlɪz bən /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.

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Lisbon British  

/ ˈlɪzbən /

noun

1. Portuguese name: Lisboa. the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop: 1 892 891 (2001)

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Lisbon Cultural  

1. Capital of Portugal and largest city in the country, located in western Portugal on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean; a major port, and Portugal's political, economic, and cultural center.

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Because Lisbon was a neutral city, it became a center for international political activity during World War II.

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Protests have also taken place in Brussels, Milan and Lisbon, albeit on a smaller scale.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Protesters have also set up tents in Portugal's main cities of Lisbon and Porto over rising costs of housing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Lufthansa won out over rival Air France-KLM to take an up to 49.9% stake in the flag carrier for some 1.2 billion euros, Lisbon said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Whether the often-disputed story is true or not, the Lisbon giants have not landed another since - losing eight European finals, including three in the 1960s.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

There were several things he could tell her, about Lisbon, about the women who sold the fish, and about the legend of Machico.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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