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Definition of marseille

marseille

/mɑːrˈseɪ/
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• noun

1

A major port city in southern France situated on the Mediterranean Sea, serving as the country's second-largest city and a historic hub of maritime trade and culture.

Example

"We spent the afternoon eating fresh seafood near the bustling Old Port of Marseille."

Word Nuance & Usage

Historically spelled 'Marseilles' with a terminal 's' in English, the modern French spelling 'Marseille' is now standard and preferred in international contexts.

• Rhymes for marseille

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'Massilia', which derives from Ancient Greek 'Massalia' (Μασσαλία), the name given to the coastal colony founded by Phocaean Greek settlers around 600 BC.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marseille. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marseille
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