anvers
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Definition
Proper noun * A major city in Belgium: Antwerp is a large and historically important city in the northern region of Belgium (Flanders). It is a global port, a financial hub, and has been a world center for the diamond trade for centuries.
Usage
- Anvers is the French and Dutch name for the city known in English as Antwerp.
- It is used primarily in French-language contexts or when referring to the city's name in its local languages.
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Advanced Usage
- The name Anvers is often encountered in historical texts, official documents from Belgian/French sources, and in multilingual geographic contexts.
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Variants and Related Words
- Antwerp (n.): The English name for the same city.
- Antwerpen (n.): The Dutch name for the city, which is the official language of the region.
Synonyms
- Antwerp
- The Diamond Capital (figurative)
Related Phrases
- Port of Antwerp/Anvers: Refers to the massive seaport, a key economic engine for the city and region.
- Antwerp/Anvers diamond district: The area of the city dedicated to diamond trading and processing.
Noun
- a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460