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Definition of copenhagen

copenhagen

/ˌkoʊpənˈheɪɡən/
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copenhagen Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and most populous city of Denmark, situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand and serving as a major regional center for culture, business, and science.

2

The government of Denmark, used by metonymy.

Example

"Copenhagen recently announced new renewable energy policies that will be implemented across the country next year."

• Nearby Words

copay
copayment
cope
copenhagen
copepod
copiapo
copier

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Danish 'København', which translates to 'merchant's harbor' (from 'købmand' meaning merchant and 'havn' meaning harbor), reflecting its historical role as a vital center of Baltic trade.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Copenhagen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/copenhagen
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