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canterbury

/ˈkæn.tər.bər.i/

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noun

/ˈkæn.tər.bər.i/B1formalbritish
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к историческому городу в графстве Кент на юго-востоке Англии, известному своим собором, где в 1170 году был замучен Томас Бекет, и являющемуся резиденцией архиепископа Кентерберийского, главы Англиканской церкви.

A proper noun referring to a historic town in Kent, southeastern England, known for its cathedral where Thomas Becket was martyred in 1170, and serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the primate of the Anglican Church.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. City in Kent, EnglandB1formalbritish

    A historic city in Kent, southeastern England, known for its medieval cathedral and as the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop of the Church of England.

    ruКентербери

    • Canterbury is a popular tourist destination for its cathedral and history.
    • The Archbishop of Canterbury leads the Anglican Communion.
    • Thomas Becket was martyred in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170.
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  • canterburys plural form
  • canterburys' possessive plural form
  • canterbury's possessive singular form