Belfast

American  

[bel-fast, -fahst, bel-fast, -fahst] / ˈbɛl fæst, -fɑst, bɛlˈfæst, -ˈfɑst /

noun

1. a seaport in and capital of Northern Ireland, on the E coast.

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Belfast British  

/ ˈbɛlfɑːst, bɛlˈfɑːst /

noun

1. 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)

2. 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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Belfast Cultural  

1. Capital, largest city, and major port of Northern Ireland.

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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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Addressing the invited guests in Belfast, he talked about the importance of resetting the relationship with Dublin.

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Over half of the 750 pupils at Malone Integrated College in Belfast are entitled to free school meals.

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Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Queen's University Belfast, Tunde Peto explains it can happen when the brain is struggling to cope with sight loss.

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Mary Robinson made her comments while addressing a rally in Belfast on International Women's Day.

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"What can seem like a fun situation can turn dangerous so quickly," added the Belfast South assembly member.

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