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Versailles

DEFINITIONS OF: Versailles

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n a city in north central France near Paris; site of the Palace of Versailles that was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century

Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

n a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles

Synonyms:
Palace of Versailles
Example of:
palace
official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
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