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Ghent

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Ghent  (gnt) also Gent (gnt, nt)
A city of western Belgium west-northwest of Brussels. Founded in the seventh century, it was a medieval wool-producing center and remained virtually independent until its capture by the Hapsburgs in 1584. Population: 235,000.
Ghent [gɛnt]
n
(Placename) an industrial city and port in NW Belgium, capital of East Flanders province, at the confluence of the Rivers Lys and Scheldt: formerly famous for its cloth industry; university (1816). Pop.: 224 180 (2000 est.) Flemish name Gent French name Gand
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Noun1.GhentGhent - port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
Gand, Gent
Belgique, 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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Ghent [gent] N → Gante m
Ghent
n → Gent nt


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