Melbournes

Melbournes is the plural form of the place name Melbourne and may refer to any of several towns or localities that share this name. The most well-known is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, the capital of the state and one of Australia's largest cities, a global hub for arts, education, finance, and sport.

The name Melbourne is used by other places in the English-speaking world, including Melbourne, Derbyshire, in England, and Melbourne, Florida, in the United States, among others. These Melbournes range from large urban centers to small rural communities and often vary in size and function from city to village.

In most contexts, Melbournes are disambiguated by adding a geographic qualifier, such as Melbourne, Australia, or Melbourne, Derbyshire. The term may also appear in historical or comparative discussions of place names.

For residents, the standard demonym for Melbourne, Victoria, is Melburnian or Melburnians; other Melbournes may have different local demonyms or none, depending on local usage.