Copenhagen

American  

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

noun

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

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Copenhagen British  

/ ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən, ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-, -ˈhɑː-, -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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Called the “Paris of the north” because of its similar charm.

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Copenhagen

Cristiano Ronaldo walked out on Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday, giving no indication on if or when he might return to the national team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Craig Bellamy says he is "hurting" after admitting Denmark were worthy winners against his Wales side in Copenhagen.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

His Copenhagen restaurant Alchemist is experimenting with chocolate alternatives because "the chocolate market is also under pressure," he said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Researchers from DTU, the University of Copenhagen, University College London, and other institutions have developed a long, needle-thin brain electrode equipped with microscopic channels.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

There was no point in doing nothing in Copenhagen, where spring does not exist.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson