coventry

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a city in central England, historically known for its industrial heritage and as the home of Lady Godiva; also used figuratively to mean the state of being ostracized or excluded from society.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname für eine Stadt in Mittelengland, historisch bekannt für ihr industrielles Erbe und als Heimat von Lady Godiva; außerdem verwendet für einen Zustand der Ächtung oder des gesellschaftlichen Ausschlusses.

1. State of ostracism C1 formal british

   The condition of being deliberately ignored or excluded from a group or society.

   • After the scandal, he was sent to Coventry by his colleagues.
   • She felt like she was in Coventry after the argument with her friends.
   • The team decided to send the traitor to Coventry.

   🇩🇪Ächtung

   Synonyme: banishmentboycottcold shoulderexclusionisolationostracismshunning

2. City in England B1 formal british

   An industrial city in the West Midlands of England, known for its medieval history and being heavily bombed during World War II.

   • Coventry was rebuilt after the devastating air raids of 1940.
   • The city of Coventry is famous for its cathedral and Lady Godiva legend.
   • Many tourists visit Coventry to see its historic architecture.

   🇩🇪Stadt in England

• coventrys plural form
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• coventry's possessive singular form