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Melbourne
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The capital city of the Australian state of Victoria.
"Melbourne is known for its coffee culture and laneway art."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Australian city, also the name of several smaller towns worldwide.
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Etymology
Named after the 2nd Viscount Melbourne, whose title comes from a town in Derbyshire, England, itself from Old English words for "mill" and "stream."