name
Meaning 1
A former name of Oslo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
Christiania
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name
Meaning 2
A region of Copenhagen, Denmark that considers itself independent of Denmark.
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noun
Meaning 3
Synonym of christie (“skiing turn”).
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Synonyms: christie
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noun
Meaning 4
the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Oslo, capital of Norway
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Broader terms: port, national capital
History
Etymology
Borrowed from Danish Christiania, equivalent to Christian + -ia, named for Christian IV of Denmark.
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