Definitions for Lisbon
ˈlɪz bən; liʒˈbɔ əlis·bon

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lisbon, Lisboa, capital of Portugalnoun

   capital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lisbonnoun

   The capital of Portugal and of the district of Lisbon.

2. Lisbonnoun

   A district of Portugal.

3. Lisbonnoun

   A sweet, light-coloured wine from Portugal.

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1. Lisbon

   Lisbon (; Portuguese: Lisboa [liʒˈboɐ] (listen)) is the capital and the largest city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 505,526 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km2. Lisbon's urban area extends beyond the city's administrative limits with a population of around 2.8 million people, being the 10th-most populous urban area in the European Union. About 3 million people live in the Lisbon metropolitan area, which represents approximately 27% of the country's population. It is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast. Lisbon lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus. The westernmost portions of its metro area form the westernmost point of Continental Europe, which is known as Cabo da Roca, located in the Sintra Mountains. Lisbon is recognised as an alpha-level global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education and tourism. Lisbon is one of two Portuguese cities (alongside Porto) to be recognised as a global city. It is one of the major economic centres on the continent, with a growing financial sector and one of the largest container ports on Europe's Atlantic coast. Additionally, Humberto Delgado Airport served 29 million passengers in 2018, being the busiest airport in Portugal, the 3rd busiest in the Iberian Peninsula and the 20th busiest in Europe. The motorway network and the high-speed rail system of Alfa Pendular links the main cities of Portugal to Lisbon. The city is the 9th-most-visited city in Southern Europe, after Rome, Istanbul, Barcelona, Milan, Venice, Madrid, Florence and Athens, with 3,320,300 tourists in 2017. The Lisbon region has a higher GDP PPP per capita than any other region in Portugal. Its GDP amounts to US$96.3 billion and thus $32,434 per capita. The city occupies the 40th place of highest gross earnings in the world. Most of the headquarters of multinational corporations in Portugal are located in the Lisbon area. It is also the political centre of the country, as its seat of government and residence of the head of state. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. Ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the 5th century, it was captured by the Moors in the 8th century. In 1147, the Crusaders under Afonso Henriques reconquered the city and since then it has been the political, economic and cultural center of Portugal.

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1. lisbon

   Lisbon is the capital city and the largest city of Portugal, known for its historical significance, culture, architecture and economic importance in Europe. It is located on the western coast of Portugal with the Tagus River flowing through it, opening into the Atlantic Ocean. Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and features many attractions such as the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and Padrão dos Descobrimentos.

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1. Lisbonnoun

   a sweet, light-colored species of wine, produced in the province of Estremadura, and so called as being shipped from Lisbon, in Portugal

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1. Lisbon

   Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 547,631 within its administrative limits on a land area of 84.8 km². The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of over 3 million on an area of 958 km², making it the 11th most populous urban area in the European Union. About 3,035,000 people live in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Lisbon is the westernmost large city located in Europe, as well as its westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast. It lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. Lisbon is recognised as a global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education, and tourism. It is one of the major economic centres on the continent, with a growing financial sector and the largest/second largest container port on Europe's Atlantic coast. Lisbon Portela Airport serves over 15.3 million passengers annually; the motorway network and the high-speed rail system of link the main cities of Portugal. The city is the seventh-most-visited city in Southern Europe, after Istanbul, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Athens, and Milan, with 1,740,000 tourists in 2009. The Lisbon region is the wealthiest region in Portugal, GDP PPP per capita is 26,100 euros. It is the tenth richest metropolitan area by GDP on the continent amounting to 110 billion euros and thus €39,375 per capita, 40% higher than the average European Union's GDP per capita. The city occupies 32nd place of highest gross earnings in the world. Most of the headquarters of multinationals in the country are located in the Lisbon area and it is the ninth city in the world in terms of quantity of international conferences. It is also the political centre of the country, as seat of Government and residence of the Head of State. The seat of the district of Lisbon and the centre of the Lisbon region.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lisbon

   liz′bon, n. a light-coloured wine from Estremadura in Portugal.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lisbon

   the capital of Portugal, a magnificent town, built on the N. bank of the Tagus, 9 m. from its mouth, extends along the banks of the river 9 m. and inland 5 m.; it boasts of an array of fine buildings and squares, a number of literary and scientific institutions, and a spacious harbour; is remarkable for a marble aqueduct which brings water more than 10 m. across the valley of Alcantara; the manufactures include tobacco, soap, wool, and chemicals, and the exports wine, oil, and fruits; it suffered from an earthquake of great violence in 1755, by which the greater part of the city was destroyed, and from 30,000 to 40,000 of the inhabitants were killed.

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1. lisbon

   The capital of Portugal, situated on the north bank of the Tagus, near its mouth in the Atlantic. In 1807 it was occupied by the French, and was afterwards the scene of important operations between the British and French armies, until the latter were finally driven from Portugal.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lisbon

   Anciently Olisipo or Ulyssippo, after Ulysses, who, visiting Portugal with Lucus, is traditionally stated to have laid the foundations of the city.

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1. LISBON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lisbon is ranked #44109 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Lisbon surname appeared 488 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Lisbon.
   
   56.9% or 278 total occurrences were Black.
   38.3% or 187 total occurrences were White.
   2.4% or 12 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.8% or 9 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • National Capital
   • Port

How to pronounce Lisbon?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say Lisbon in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lisbon in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lisbon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Lisbon in a Sentence

1. Marta Temido:

   I feel that we are very close to the limit, several hospitals in the Greater Lisbon (area) are in a complex situation ... the numbers we are facing are very powerful.

2. Advocate General Priit Pikamae:

   A passenger biting other passengers and attacking the cabin crew trying to calm him down, resulting in the deviation of a Lisbon-Fortaleza flight to the nearest airport in order to disembark this passenger and his baggage, leading to a flight delay, falls under the concept of extraordinary circumstances.

3. Barry Silkman:

   You have to remember that when Cristiano Ronaldo was at Sporting Lisbon, Mendes wasn't doing any big deals.

4. Nuncio Renzi:

   With my salary, which is higher than the average salary in Lisbon, I cannot afford renting a flat because it’s too expensive.

5. Campo Fraile:

   In the first years of the world war, from 1940 to 1942, thousands of Jews fled by train from Canfranc to Lisbon and the United States.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Lisbon
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lisbon
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lisbon
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Lisbon
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Lisbon
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Lisbon
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
10. ^ Etymology and Origins
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Lisbon
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html