Belfast
Americannoun
noun
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the capital of Northern Ireland, a port on Belfast Lough in Belfast district, Co Antrim and Co Down: became the centre of Irish Protestantism and of the linen industry in the 17th century; seat of the Northern Ireland assembly and executive. Pop: 276 459 (2001)
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a district of W Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 271 596 (2003 est). Area: 115 sq km (44 sq miles)
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For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.
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Character references are a legitimate part of the justice system, according to Belfast solicitor Paul Dougan.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ryan Milligan, a solar physicist at Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland, has travelled for 12 different eclipses, to places as far-ranging as Siberia, Chile and the Faroe Islands.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ace Ward, 27, is a fluent Irish speaker and is looking forward to welcoming people to Belfast in Irish.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"The atmosphere in the volunteer hub has been really positive, there is a willingness to make it work and show Belfast in a positive light."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
He returned to Belfast, which erupted all around him.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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