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Definition of milan

milan

/mɪˈlɑːn/
Mi · lan
Adjective:Milanese
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milan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in northern Italy, serving as the capital of the Lombardy region, globally renowned as a leading center for fashion, design, finance, and commerce.

2

A prominent professional football (soccer) club based in the city of Milan, Italy, officially known as Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan).

Example

"The passionate supporters celebrated in the streets after Milan secured a crucial victory in the European championship."

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• Rhymes for milan

• Nearby Words

mikeno
mil
milady
milan
milanese
milano
mild

Word Origin & Etymology

From Italian 'Milano', which derives from the Latin 'Mediolanum'. This Latin name likely originates from the Celtic roots 'medio-' (middle) and 'lanon' (plain), meaning 'in the middle of the plain'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Milan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/milan
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