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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPalerme
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pa.lɛʁm
"Palerme est la plus grande ville de Sicile."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The capital city of the autonomous region of Sicily, Italy, located on the northern coast of the island.
"We spent our summer vacation exploring the vibrant street markets and historic architecture of Palermo." - 2
A metropolitan city and province surrounding the capital city in northwestern Sicily.
"The province of Palermo stretches from the Tyrrhenian Sea into the mountainous interior of Sicily."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek name Panormos, meaning 'all-port' or 'entirely safe haven', reflecting its large natural harbor. Through the Latin Panormus and Arabic Balarm, the name evolved into its modern Italian form, designating the historic capital of Sicily.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Palermo" is said worldwide
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Palerme
Transliteration: pa.lɛʁm
"Palerme est la plus grande ville de Sicile."
Palermo
Transliteration: paˈlɛʁmo
"Palermo ist die Hauptstadt von Sizilien."
Palermo
Transliteration: paˈlɛrmo
"Palermo è famosa per la sua ricca storia e cultura."
Palermo
Transliteration: paˈleɾmo
"Palermo ofrece una arquitectura impresionante."
Palermo
Transliteration: paˈlɛɾmu
"Palermo é uma cidade fascinante na Sicília."
पालermo
Transliteration: Palermo
"पालermo सिस्ली की राजधानी है।"
巴勒莫
Transliteration: Bālèsīmò
"巴勒莫是意大利西西里岛的首府。"
팔레르모
Transliteration: Palleremo
"팔레르모는 이탈리아 시칠리아의 주도입니다."
パレルモ
Transliteration: Parerumo
"パレルモはシチリア島の中心都市です。"
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