NOUN | location | City of Bridges, Bruges | a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea |
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Meaning | A city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction. | |
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Synonym | Bruges | |
Instance of | city, metropolis, urban center | A large and densely populated urban area |
Member of | Hanseatic League | A commercial and defensive confederation of free cities in northern Germany and surrounding areas |
Part of | Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium, Belgique | A monarchy in northwestern Europe |
Spanish | Brujas | |
Catalan | Bruges |
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