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Definition of florence

florence

/ˈflɔːr.əns/
Flor · ence
Plural:Florences
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Adjective:Florentine
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• noun

1

A major city in central Italy, serving as the capital of the Tuscany region, renowned globally as the birthplace of the Renaissance and for its extraordinary historical art and architecture.

2

A traditional female given name of Latin origin, meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'.

Example

"Her grandmother Florence was a dedicated nurse who served in the hospital during the Second World War."

• Rhymes for florence

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Florentia', from 'florens' meaning 'blossoming' or 'flourishing', the present participle of 'florere' (to blossom).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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