Places: meaning, definitions and examples

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places

 

[ หˆpleษชsษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tourist attraction

Locations or sites that are of interest to visit, often known for their beauty, historical significance, or cultural value.

Synonyms

destinations, landmarks, locations, sites

Examples of usage

  • The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous places in Paris.
  • Machu Picchu is a popular tourist destination in Peru.
  • The Grand Canyon is a natural wonder and one of the most visited places in the United States.
Context #2 | Noun

public spaces

Areas where people gather for various purposes, such as parks, squares, or streets.

Synonyms

environments, locales, spaces, venues

Examples of usage

  • The Central Park in New York City is a popular place for picnics and leisure activities.
  • Town squares in Europe are often historical places where events and markets take place.
  • Public places like libraries and museums are important cultural spaces for communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "places" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lugares

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Orte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ัั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miejsca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ ดๆ‰€ (ใฐใ—ใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lugares

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์†Œ (jangso)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุงูƒู† (amฤkin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญsta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miesta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๆ–น (dรฌfฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั‹ะฝะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (adgili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yerlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lugares

Etymology

The word 'places' originated from the Old French word 'lieu' and the Latin word 'platea', both meaning 'open space' or 'area'. Over time, it evolved to encompass a variety of meanings related to locations, spaces, and sites of interest. The concept of places has been integral to human civilization, from ancient landmarks to modern urban centers.

See also: anyplace, displace, displacement, everyplace, misplace, misplacement, misplacing, place, placed, placeholders, placement, placements, placing, placings, replace, someplace.

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