Salford
[ sawl-ferd, saw-, sal- ]
/ ˈsɔl fərd, ˈsɔ-, ˈsæl- /
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noun
a city in Greater Manchester, in N England.
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Salford
/ (ˈsɔːlfəd, ˈsɒl-) /
noun
a city in NW England in Salford unitary authority, Greater Manchester, on the Manchester Ship Canal: a major centre of the cotton industry in the 19th century; extensive dock area, now redeveloped, includes the Lowry arts centre; university (1967). Pop: 72 750 (2001)
a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 216 500 (2003 est). Area: 97 sq km (37 sq miles)
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