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Londonderry

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Lon·don·der·ry  (lndn-dr, lndn-dr)
See Derry.
Londonderry [ˈlʌndənˌdɛrɪ], Derry
n
1. (Placename) a historical county of NW Northern Ireland, on the Atlantic: in 1973 replaced for administrative purposes by the districts of Coleraine, Derry, Limavady, and Magherafelt. Area: 2108 sq. km (814 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a port in N Northern Ireland, second city of Northern Ireland: given to the City of London in 1613 to be colonized by Londoners; besieged by James II's forces (1688-89). Pop.: 72 334 (1991) See also Derry


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