canterbury

¹

[kan-ter-ber-ee, -buh-ree]

noun

plural

canterburies 

1. a stand having sections for holding magazines, sheet music, or loose papers.

2. a supper tray with partitions for cutlery and plates.

Canterbury

²

[kan-ter-ber-ee, -buh-ree, -bree]

noun

1. a city in E Kent, in SE England: cathedral; early ecclesiastical center of England.

2. a municipality in E New South Wales, in SE Australia: a part of Sydney.

Canterbury

¹

/ ˈkæntəbərɪ, -brɪ /

noun

1. Latin name: Durovernum. a city in SE England, in E Kent: starting point for St Augustine's mission to England (597 _ad ); cathedral where St Thomas à Becket was martyred (1170); seat of the archbishop and primate of England; seat of the University of Kent (1965). Pop: 43 552 (2001)

2. a regional council area of New Zealand, on E central South Island on Canterbury Bight : mountainous with coastal lowlands; agricultural. Chief town: Christchurch. Pop: 520 500 (2004 est). Area: 43 371 sq km (16 742 sq miles)

canterbury

²

/ -brɪ, ˈkæntəbərɪ /

noun

1. a late 18th-century low wooden stand with partitions for holding cutlery and plates: often mounted on casters

2. a similar 19th-century stand used for holding sheet music, music books, or magazines

Other Word Forms

• Canterburian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of canterbury¹

1840–50; after Canterbury, England

Example Sentences

While they were clear that they were not breaking away from the Anglican Communion, they rejected the idea that "Anglican identity is determined necessarily through recognition by the Archbishop of Canterbury".

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"If you want to go fast, go alone - if you want to go far, go together," Dame Sarah Mullally said in her first public address as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate.

From BBC

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate - the first woman to be chosen for the role.

From BBC

Speaking from Canterbury Cathedral, she said that "in an age that craves certainty and tribalism, Anglicanism offers something quieter but stronger".

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Sir Keir has welcomed Dame Sarah's appointment, saying: "The Archbishop of Canterbury will play a key role in our national life. I wish her every success and look forward to working together."

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