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Definition of lille

lille

/liːl/
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lille Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in northern France, located near the Belgian border, which serves as the capital of the Hauts-de-France region and is historically known as a prominent textile and industrial center.

Example

"During our trip to northern Europe, we spent a day exploring the historic architecture and vibrant art museums in Lille."

• Rhymes for lille

• Nearby Words

ligustrum
lilac
lilium
lille
lilly-pilly
lilongwe
lily

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old French 'L'Isle' (meaning 'the island'), referring to its original settlement on an island in the marshy valley of the Deûle river.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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