a town in southern Belgium, capital of the province of Hainaut; population 91,152 (2008). It was the scene in August 1914 of the first major battle of the First World War between British and German forces

a member of a people now inhabiting parts of south-eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand but having their ancient capital at Pegu in the south of Burma

the language of the Mon, related to Khmer (Cambodian)