manchester
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A major city in northwestern England: A large, historically significant city in the United Kingdom, known as a center of industry, culture, and sport. 2. A city in the northeastern United States: The largest city in the state of New Hampshire, located along the Merrimack River.
Usage Examples
- Manchester, England:
- Manchester is famous for its football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City.
- The Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on the development of Manchester.
- Manchester, New Hampshire, USA:
- We drove through Manchester on our way to Boston.
- The Amoskeag Millyards are a historic landmark in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Advanced Usage
- "Manchester of the North": A historical nickname for the city in England, referencing its pivotal role in the textile industry during the 19th century.
- In geopolitical or economic contexts, "Manchester" typically refers to the English city unless otherwise specified by the surrounding text.
Variants and Related Words
- Mancunian (adj): Relating to the city of Manchester, England.
- The Mancunian accent is distinctive.
- Mancunian (n): A person who comes from Manchester, England.
- He is a proud Mancunian.
Synonyms
- For Manchester, England: Cottonopolis (historical), Warehouse City (historical).
- For Manchester, New Hampshire: Queen City (a common nickname for the largest city in a U.S. state or region).
Notes on Meaning
This is a proper noun with two primary, distinct meanings referring to specific geographic locations. The correct meaning is determined entirely by context. The English city is internationally more prominent and is the default assumption in most global contexts.
Noun
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a city in northwestern England (30 miles to the east of Liverpool); heart of the most densely populated area of England
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largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
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