Brussels

[ bruhs-uhlz ]

noun
  1. a city in and the capital of Belgium, in the central part.

  • Flemish Brus·sel [brys-uhl]; /ˈbrüs əl/;
  • French Bruxelles.

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British Dictionary definitions for Brussels

Brussels

/ (ˈbrʌsəlz) /


noun
  1. the capital of Belgium, in the central part: became capital of Belgium in 1830; seat of the European Commission. Pop: 999 899 (2004 est): Flemish name: Brussel (ˈbrysəl) French name: Bruxelles

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Cultural definitions for Brussels

Brussels

Capital of Belgium and largest city in the country, located in central Belgium; a commercial, industrial, financial, administrative, and cultural center.

Notes for Brussels

Several international organizations, including NATO and the EU are headquartered in Brussels.

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