Edinburgh


Definition: Meaning of, Edinburgh in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛdɪnbərə /

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  1. the capital of Scotland, in the east of the country on the River Forth. Edinburgh is a centre for business, industry, education, and the law, and the new Scottish parliament is there. It is an important CULTURAL centre, with many theatres, concert halls, and MUSEUM s . Because of this, it is sometimes called "the Athens of the North".
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Edinburgh used in phrases

  • Duke of Edinburgh (noun)
    1. born 1921 englishman and husband of Elizabeth II
  • Duke of Edinburgh's award, the (noun)
    1. a special prize given to someone who has successfully completed a number of activities in a programme that was originally set up in the UK by the Duke of Edinburgh. The programme is designed for young people, and its aim is to encourage them to achieve difficult things and do work that helps other people. The programme includes physical activities such as climbing mountains, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.
  • Duke of Edinburgh, the
    1. (1921- ) The husband of the British queen, ELIZABETH II . His name is Prince Philip
  • Edinburgh Festival, the
    1. an event that takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland, every year for three weeks in the summer, when there are many performances of plays and music, and other forms of entertainment. Some of these performances are given by famous people or groups, but there are also many others which are given by less well-known people, including university students, and these events are known as the Edinburgh Fringe .
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