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Lisbon
[ liz-buhn ]
noun
- a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.
Lisbon
/ ˈɪə /
noun
- 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
Lisbon
- 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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