a port in S England, in Portsmouth unitary authority, Hampshire, on the English Channel: the United Kingdom's chief naval base; university (1992). Pop: 187 056 (2001)
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a unitary authority in S England, in Hampshire. Pop: 188 700 (2003 est). Area: 37sq km (14 sq miles)
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a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop: 99 617 (2003 est)
Portsmouth in American English
(ˈpɔrtsməθ)
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seaport in Hampshire, S England, on the English Channel: county district pop. 175,000