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Marseille

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Name — A major port city on the Mediterranean coast of France.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Marseille (supplanting earlier Marseilles, derived from the Old French nominative form), from Latin Massilia, Marsilia, from Ancient Greek Μασσαλία (Massalía), probably from a pre-Latin language of Italy, perhaps Ancient Ligurian mas (“spring”). The r was probably retained from Arabic مَرْسَى (mars...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marseille” mean?

The word “Marseille” means a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of France.

How do you pronounce “Marseille”?

“Marseille” is pronounced mah-SAY (/mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marseille” in a sentence?

Here is “Marseille” used in a sentence: “Marseille is the second-largest city in France.”

What part of speech is “Marseille”?

“Marseille” is a name.

Is “Marseille” a common word?

“Marseille” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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