canterbury
Definition
Proper noun 1. A city in Kent, southeastern England: A historic city, famous as the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England. 2. The site of Canterbury Cathedral: Refers specifically to the cathedral within the city, a major Christian pilgrimage site since the martyrdom of Thomas Becket in 1170.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We took a day trip to visit the historic city of Canterbury.
- The Archbishop of Canterbury is a figure of global importance in the Anglican Communion.
- Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales describes a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury Cathedral.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymy: The name "Canterbury" is often used metonymically to refer to the central authority of the Anglican Church.
- The decision from Canterbury will influence Anglican churches worldwide.
Variants and Related Words
- Canterburian (adj): Relating to Canterbury.
- The Canterburian architecture is stunning.
- Canterbury Cathedral (n): The specific cathedral church in Canterbury.
- Canterbury Tales (n): Geoffrey Chaucer's famous 14th-century literary work about pilgrims going to Canterbury.
Synonyms
- The See of Canterbury: A formal term for the office or jurisdiction of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
- The Primatial See: Another formal term highlighting its status as the primary bishopric.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Pilgrimage to Canterbury: Refers to the historical and literary journey to the shrine of Thomas Becket.
- In the Middle Ages, a pilgrimage to Canterbury was a common act of devotion.
- Canterbury Bell (n): A type of flowering plant (), named for its bell-shaped flowers reminiscent of the bells of Canterbury. (Note: This is a distinct compound term).
Noun
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a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
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