Belfast

[bel-fast, -fahst, bel-fast, -fahst]

noun

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

Belfast

/ 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)

Belfast

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

For centuries the city has been the site of violent conflict between Protestant and Roman Catholic residents.

Example Sentences

He is on trial at Belfast Crown Court and denies all the charges.

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It was approved by a Belfast City Council committee in September, but is subject to ratification at Wednesday night's meeting.

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Louise McCullough, the chairperson of east Belfast community charity Elevate East, said the housing situation "relates very closely to a lot of the social issues".

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A man has died following a road traffic collision in east Belfast.

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The woman, who was 20 at the time, was attacked during a short-term relationship after she moved to Belfast to begin her university studies.

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