coventry

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant une ville du centre de l'Angleterre, historiquement connue pour son patrimoine industriel et comme patrie de Lady Godiva ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner un état d'ostracisme ou d'exclusion sociale.

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.

   🇫🇷mise à l'écart

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Coventry

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