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Anvers

Anvers

1 9.1
A city in northern Belgium with a large port and a famous diamond trade
  • proper noun
: Amberes
  • Many European train timetables refer to Antwerp as Anvers.

Examples

  • I visited Anvers last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Anvers?

  • She traveled from Paris to Anvers for a conference on the diamond trade.

  • The historic architecture of Anvers attracts visitors from around the world.

  • The city of Anvers is known for its vibrant diamond district and bustling port activities.

  • Every year, tourists flock to Anvers to explore its rich history and stunning architecture.

  • The economic success of Anvers is largely due to its active shipping industry and strategic location.

Synonyms

Antwerp
vsAnvers
14 3.7

A large city in northern Belgium with a big port known for diamonds

is the French-language name used as a label rather than the full city description
Antwerpen
vsAnvers
1 6.0

A large port city in northern Belgium famous for diamonds and old buildings

is the French-language name rather than the Dutch form

Surface Forms

Anvers main

Etymology

The word Anvers is the French name for the city called Antwerpen in Dutch, which English speakers know as Antwerp. A helpful way to remember it is the old parts hand ('hand') and werpen ('to throw'), because a popular story says a giant threw a hand into the river, and either way the name points to the city's river and busy port.