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Lisbon

[ liz-buhn ]

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.


Lisbon

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop: 1 892 891 (2001) Portuguese nameLisboaliʒˈboə
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Lisbon

  1. Capital of Portugal and largest city in the country, located in western Portugal on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean ; a major port, and Portugal's political, economic, and cultural center.
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Notes

Because Lisbon was a neutral city, it became a center for international political activity during World War II .
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Some 96 departing flights from Portuguese airports have been grounded so far, with the country's capital city airport in Lisbon worst affected.

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EasyJet said it was experiencing some disruption to operations at Lisbon and Madrid.

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Tom McGilloway, on holiday in Lisbon, was due to return to London on Monday night, but as of early evening did not know what would happen.

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James Forrest has moved out on his own as the most decorated player in the club's history with 26 major honours, overtaking Lisbon Lion Bobby Lennox.

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The tournament kicks off just three days before the Women's Champions League final is held in Lisbon on 24 May.

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