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leicester

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫɛstɝ// leices·ter

n. a large city in the middle of England. It is famous for its long history and its successful sports teams.

n. a major city and unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England. Historically significant as a Roman settlement and later a center of the hosiery and footwear industries.


SIMPLE

I am taking the train to Leicester tomorrow morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The discovery of King Richard III's remains under a parking lot brought international attention to Leicester.

COMPLEX

As one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United Kingdom, Leicester serves as a prominent model for multicultural integration and community cohesion within a post-industrial urban landscape.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English Ledecestre, from Old English Ligoraċeaster.

Usage

When referring to the city, it is a proper noun and usually takes no article. The name is famously non-phonetic; it is pronounced 'Lester'.

Pitfall

I live in the LeicesterI live in LeicesterCity names in English generally do not take the definite article 'the'.

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