Antwerp
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- proper noun
- /ˈæntwɜrp/
- Here in Madrid, I have negotiated building contracts with former Antwerp business acquaintances.
- Lady in Antwerp
- Antwerp Guild
- Antwerp art
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- I would then drive down to Antwerp, sell the diamonds, Antwerp, but get a check.
Examples
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San Luis will dock at Antwerp.
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I visited Antwerp last summer to explore its rich history and vibrant art scene.
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After my parents passed away, Isaac sent me to Antwerp to train with the masters.
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Like when I went to the center of Antwerp, I loved seeing the buildings and walking through the streets and knowing that like it's such an old city.
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By the second quarter of the sixteenth century, Antwerp had essentially become a permanent market.
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One of the distinctive features of the Antwerp fairs was the proliferation of specialized markets.
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Among Van Dyck's models were recognizable figures from the close-knit world of Antwerp artists.
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Antwerp is known as the Antwerp capital of the world, attracting traders from all over.
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The port of Antwerp plays a crucial role in international shipping and trade.
Synonyms
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A large port city in northern Belgium famous for diamonds and old buildings
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A city in northern Belgium with a large port and a famous diamond trade
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Antwerp probably comes from old local words like werf meaning 'wharf' or 'yard', which is like the English wharf, so the name fits the city as a major port. A popular story says it comes from hand + werpen 'to throw' after a legend about a giant and a thrown hand, a helpful way to remember the name.