Reykjavik
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- proper noun
- /ˈreɪkjəˌvɪk/
- However, a special working meeting was hastily arranged in Reykjavik, Iceland, before then, in October 1986.
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Reykjavik summit
- the capital of Reykjavik
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Watch on YouTubeAnd then they had a Reykjavik summit, a summit in Iceland, Reagan and Gorbachev.
- And then they had a Reykjavik summit, a summit in Iceland, Reagan and Gorbachev.
- Multiple people said that would be an Iceland air flight from Reykjavik to aisle Stertheir.
- They're joining us in Reykjavik and there's Chelsea, and this is our food.
- Obviously Reykjavik turns out to be a breakthrough and Reagan is revealed as a genius kind of negotiator.
- Actually, we did both weeks at a bouncy castle and Reykjavik.
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The colorful buildings in Reykjavik attract tourists from all over the world.
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Geothermal heating in Reykjavik began at the Laugardalur hot springs, where women took their laundry.
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Can you get on the first plane to Reykjavik?
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You take us to Reykjavik.
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Take our carriage and get back to Reykjavik.
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All of the principals at the 19 compulsory schools in Reykjavik provided written permission to collect data for their schools.
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At long last, Bobby Fischer arrived in Reykjavik today after months of speculation that he wouldn't appear at all.
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In Reykjavik, Iceland today, Bobby Fischer failed to show up for his second game against Boris Spassky.
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In Reykjavik, you can experience the unique culture and traditions of Iceland.
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The famous Blue Lagoon is a popular destination located near Reykjavik.
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Etymology
The word Reykjavik comes from Icelandic parts reykja 'smoke' and vík 'bay'. Imagine steam rising from hot springs into the bay, which explains why the coastal city with many hot springs is called a 'smoky bay'.