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Definition of helsinki

helsinki

/hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/
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helsinki Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and most populous city of Finland, situated on the shore of the Gulf of Finland in the southern part of the country.

Example

"We spent three days exploring the striking coastal architecture and vibrant market squares of Helsinki."

• Rhymes for helsinki

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Swedish name 'Helsinge' (the surrounding parish in the Middle Ages). When a town was founded by the rapids (Swedish: 'fors') of the Vantaa River, it became known as Helsingfors, which was later adapted into Finnish as Helsinki.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helsinki. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helsinki
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