Denmark

[ den-mahrk ]

noun

1. a kingdom in northern Europe, on the Jutland peninsula and adjacent islands. 16,576 sq. mi. (42,930 sq. km). : Copenhagen.

Denmark

/ ˈdɛnmɑːk /

noun

1. a kingdom in N Europe, between the Baltic and the North Sea: consists of the mainland of Jutland and about 100 inhabited islands (chiefly Zealand, Lolland, Funen, Falster, Langeland, and Bornholm); extended its territory throughout the Middle Ages, ruling Sweden until 1523 and Norway until 1814, and incorporating Greenland as a province from 1953 to 1979; joined the Common Market (now the EU) in 1973; an important exporter of dairy produce. Language: Danish. Religion: Christian, Lutheran majority. Currency: krone. Capital: Copenhagen. Pop: 5 556 452 (2013 est). Area: 43 031 sq km (16 614 sq miles) Danish nameDanmark Danish

Denmark

1. Constitutional monarchy in northern Europe , bordered by the North Sea to the west, the Skagerrak and the Kattegat Straits to the north, the Baltic Sea to the east, and Germany to the south.

Notes

Denmark became a member of NATO in 1949, breaking its tradition of neutrality.

Other Words From

• an·ti-Den·mark adjective
• pro-Den·mark adjective

Example Sentences

“It’s just gone completely crazy,” says Mike Young, a science communicator in Denmark who gives social media workshops to scientists.

From Science Magazine

Revenues from its wholesale and franchise business dropped by 46% to £5.4 million, as it was particularly affected by partners in Italy and Denmark reducing their orders due to tough conditions.

From BBC

Around 60% of Denmark's territory is currently cultivated, making it together with Bangladesh the country with the highest share of cultivated land, according to a Danish parliamentary report.

From BBC

And while these hot dogs are imported from Denmark and served “French-style,” they are distinctly Faroese.

From Salon

"I'm so proud of myself and I just made history," she said, shortly after losing out to Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjær Theilvig.

From BBC