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canterbury Definition and Meaning in English (canterbury definition)

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Canterbury definition: Canterbury is a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kent, England, known for its magnificent cathedral and its association with Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'.

Definitions of Canterbury

  1. 1noun

    Canterbury is a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kent, England, known for its magnificent cathedral and its association with Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'.

Example Sentences

historical

“Many pilgrims visited Canterbury in the Middle Ages.”

general

“The city of Canterbury has a rich history dating back to Roman times.”

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Canterbury definition: Canterbury is a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kent, England, known for its magnificent cathedral and its association with Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'.
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'Canterbury' translates to 'canterbury' in English. Canterbury definition: Canterbury is a historic city and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kent, England, known for its magnificent cathedral and its association with Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'.
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