Definitions of Venice
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the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attractionsynonyms: Veneziaexample of:city, metropolis, urban centera large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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