Meanings
proper nounthe Venice of the North
- Nickname for Saint Petersburg: a federal city of Russia.
- Nickname for Amsterdam: the capital city of the Netherlands.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Origin
From the many canals in these cities, similar to Venice, Italy, a city known for its canals.
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Venice of the North. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Venice%20of%20the%20North
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