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

There have also been hearings in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

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The second report to be published following a public inquiry on Covid will focus on key political decisions made in Cardiff, and also by governments in London, Edinburgh and Belfast.

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In 2022, the High Court in Belfast ruled that the Christian-based RE taught at primary schools in Northern Ireland was unlawful.

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This is a project that has been developed over a number of years and is part of a wider city regeneration scheme linked to the local council, the Executive and the Belfast region city deal.

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Northern Ireland's 1-0 win over Luxembourg in Belfast could not lift them out of third in Group A but they will make the play-offs because of their Nations League performance.

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