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Definition of montpellier
montpellier
/ˌmɑːntpɛlˈjeɪ/
Mont · pel · lier
montpellier Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A major city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea, serving as the capital of the Hérault department and historically renowned for its medieval architecture and one of the world's oldest universities.
Word Nuance & Usage
Care must be taken to distinguish 'Montpellier' (with two 'l's, the city in France) from 'Montpelier' (with a single 'l', the capital city of the US state of Vermont).
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Montpellier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/montpellier