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Definition of denmark

denmark

/ˈdɛn.mɑːrk/
den · mark
Adjective:Danish
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denmark Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Nordic country in Northern Europe, located south of Norway and southwest of Sweden, consisting of the Jutland peninsula and numerous islands.

Example

"We spent a week cycling through Denmark, eventually arriving in Copenhagen."

Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Denmark' typically refers to the mainland European country, the sovereign state officially known as the Kingdom of Denmark also encompasses the autonomous territories of Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old Norse 'Danmǫrk', meaning 'March (borderland) of the Danes'. The name was famously recorded in the 10th century on the Jelling stones.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denmark. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denmark
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