canterbury

CEFRB2

/ˈkæntəɹbəɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A type of old English chair with a frame for holding music.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A local government district with borough status in Kent, England, the City of Canterbury, formed in 1974, with its headquarters in the city itself.

Examples

  • The pilgrims traveled along the road toward the cathedral in canterbury.

  • Canterbury is a city in England.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The episcopal see of Canterbury or the occupant thereof (the full title used for the archbishop).

  2. A rack for magazines or other papers, usually wooden, often done as a decorative piece.

More examples

In context

  • The Canterbury Tales are famous stories.

  • A New Zealand linguistics doctorate graduate from the University of Canterbury has completed a world-first study into colloquial Antarctic English, spoken at the US, British and New Zealand Antarctic research stations.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English Caunterbury, Canterburi, from Old English Cantwara burg.