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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The largest city in the Basque Country, in northern Spain, and capital city of the province of Biscay, Spain.

Example

More examples

"Until now the city of Bilbao has been characterized as a place of international renown."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Bilbao, of Basque origin.

Related phrases

Bilbao effectbasque country

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