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Lisbon

[ liz-buhn ]

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.


Lisbon

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop: 1 892 891 (2001) Portuguese nameLisboaliʒˈboə
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Lisbon

  1. Capital of Portugal and largest city in the country, located in western Portugal on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean ; a major port, and Portugal's political, economic, and cultural center.
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Notes

Because Lisbon was a neutral city, it became a center for international political activity during World War II .
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"For me, it is not a problem," the Portugal captain, 40, said before Sunday's second leg in Lisbon.

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The 37-year-old from Wrexham enjoys taking part in holidays that have become known online as extreme day trips - and has visited Milan, Bergamo, Lisbon, Amsterdam and even Reykjavik for a single day.

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He’s been on a much-needed holiday with his family before returning home to Lisbon.

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But in recent weeks, Chega has been hit by scandals of its own, with three of its MPs accused of crimes, including one charged with stealing suitcases at Lisbon airport.

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Mr Dias intends to return to Lisbon in two years' time with "with many more savings".

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