Meaning & use
Brussels
The capital city of Belgium and the administrative center of the European Union.
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Diplomats gathered in Brussels for a summit on European trade policy.
We visited Brussels to see its medieval square and try authentic Belgian waffles.
A note on using this word
Brussels is officially bilingual, with both French and Dutch used in government and daily life.
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