the capital city of Belgium, where the European Commission (the main governing body of the European Union) is located. Because of this, people often use the word ’Brussels’ for referring to the government of the European Union.
Synonyms and related words
The European Union
Brussels
the CAP
the CFSP
Brussels
US /ˈbrʌs(ə)lz/
Other entries for this word
Brussels sproutnoun
DEFINITIONS1
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the capital city of Belgium, where the European Commission (the main governing body of the European Union) is located. Because of this, people often use the word ’Brussels’ for referring to the government of the European Union.