Lambeth
Americannoun
noun
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a borough of S Greater London, on the Thames: contains Lambeth Palace (the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury). Pop: 268 500 (2003 est). Area: 27 sq km (11 sq miles)
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the Archbishop of Canterbury in his official capacity
Example Sentences
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Resident Juliet Chambers wanted to legally challenge Lambeth Council over its decision to use parts of the park for the events, due to start in May, saying it had misinterpreted the word "recreation".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
A campaigner has lost a High Court bid to try to prevent several music festivals going ahead at Brockwell Park, in Lambeth, south London.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Joe Elkins, event director at Brockwell Live, said: "The events are a reflection of the diversity, creativity and spirit that makes Lambeth and London extraordinary."
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Lambeth councillors are expected to confirm whether the plans will go ahead at a meeting on 24 February.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
As we swung off the roundabout there, toward Lambeth, I had a glimpse of St. Thomas’s Hospital.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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