Manchester
[ man-ches-ter, -chuh-ster ]
/ ˈmænˌtʃɛs tər, -tʃə stər /
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noun
a city in NW England: connected with the Mersey estuary by a ship canal (35½ mi. [57 km] long).
a city in S New Hampshire.
a town in central Connecticut.
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British Dictionary definitions for Manchester (1 of 2)
manchester
/ (ˈmæntʃɪstə) /
noun Australian and NZ
household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets and towels
Also called: manchester department a section of a store where such goods are sold
Word Origin for manchester
from Manchester, England
British Dictionary definitions for Manchester (2 of 2)
Manchester
/ (ˈmæntʃɪstə) /
noun
a city in NW England, in Manchester unitary authority, Greater Manchester: linked to the Mersey estuary by the Manchester Ship Canal : commercial, industrial, and cultural centre; formerly the centre of the cotton and textile trades; two universities. Pop: 394 269 (2001)Latin name: Man'cunium
a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)
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Cultural definitions for Manchester
notes for Manchester
Manchester is one of England's most important economic, industrial, trade, and finance centers, and the heart of the most densely populated area of England.
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