Thanet

American

[than-it] / ˈθæn ɪt /

noun

Octave pen name of Alice French.
Isle of, an island in SE England, forming the NE tip of Kent county. 42 sq. mi. (109 sq. km).

Thanet British

/ ˈθænɪt /

noun

an island in SE England, in NE Kent, separated from the mainland by two branches of the River Stour: scene of many Norse invasions. Area: 109 sq km (42 sq miles)

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Antibiotics will also be available from 08:30 GMT at the Gate Clinic at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Westgate Hall in Canterbury and the Carey Building at Thanet Hub in Westwood.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Yorath spent 44 games in charge of Margate FC and won the Isle of Thanet Gazette Cup in 2009-10.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

If approved, the swearing ban would cover all of Thanet, including tourist hotspots Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Kent Police said they were called to reports of a collision on Old Thanet Way, near Herne Bay, at about 20:30 BST on Friday.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

Tom is made Governor of East Angles, now called the Isle of Thanet; and of the wonderful Achievements he there performed.

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