Ant·werp ( n tw rp) also An·vers (ä -vâr) or Ant·wer·pen (äntv r pn) A city of northern Belgium on the Scheldt River north of Brussels. One of Europe's busiest ports, it has been a center of the diamond industry since the 15th century. The first stock exchange was founded here in 1460. Population: 466,000. |
Antwerp [ˈæntwɜːp]
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1. (Placename) a province of N Belgium. Pop.: 1 643 972 (2000 est.). Area: 2859 sq. km (1104 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a port in N Belgium, capital of Antwerp province, on the River Scheldt: a major European port. Pop.: 446 525 (2000 est.) Flemish name Antwerpen [ˈɑntwɛrpə] French name Anvers
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| Noun | 1. |  Antwerp - a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460Belgique, Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium - a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
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