"Mile High City" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Mile High City [canonical]
Etymology: From the city's official elevation of exactly one mile (1.6 km) or 5,280 feet (1,609.344 m) above sea level. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Mile High City}} the Mile High City
  1. (informal) The city of Denver, Colorado, United States. Tags: informal Categories (place): City nicknames

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