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Definition of gijon
gijon
/hiːˈhoʊn/
Gi · jon
gijon Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major coastal city and municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in northwestern Spain, situated on the Bay of Biscay.
Example
"We spent our summer vacation exploring the historic fishing neighborhoods and beautiful beaches of Gijón."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often written with an acute accent on the 'o' (Gijón) in Spanish, but frequently appears unaccented in standard English texts. Its local Asturian name is Xixón.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name Gijón likely derives from the ancient Roman settlement of 'Gigia' located on the same site, though some scholars suggest roots in the Latin word 'Sessio'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gijon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gijon