coventry

• Nome próprio que designa uma cidade no centro da Inglaterra, historicamente conhecida por seu patrimônio industrial e como terra natal de Lady Godiva; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar um estado de ostracismo ou exclusão social.

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.

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1. State of ostracismC1formalbritish

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

   Ostracismo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbanishmentboycottcold shoulderexclusionisolationostracismshunning

2. City in EnglandB1formalbritish

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

   Cidade na Inglaterra

   • 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.