Antwerp
[an-twerp]
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noun
a seaport in N Belgium, on the Scheldt.
a province in N Belgium. 1104 sq. mi. (2860 sq. km).
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Contemporary Examples of antwerp
Van Noten was born in 1958 in Antwerp to parents involved in fashion and retail.
His showroom remains in Antwerp rather than a major fashion capital like Paris or London.
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Historical Examples of antwerp
At Antwerp, he happened to arrive at the celebration of the fête in honour of Rubens.
He is a little man, born at Leyden in Holland; he was at Antwerp.
Albert DurerT. Sturge Moore
This force had seen a bit of action in the attempt to save Antwerp.
But the Belgian army within security of Antwerp had not been routed.
At Ostend, they joined the main Belgian army after its retreat from Antwerp.
Antwerp
noun
Flemish name: Antwerpen (ˈɑntwɛrpə)French name: Anvers
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