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Word

sydney

Phoneticssyd·ney

/ˈsɪdni/

Definitions

01city in Australia

A1

n. the largest and most famous city in Australia, located on the east coast.

n. the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia.

“We spent three days in Sydney visiting the famous Opera House.”

“Sydney serves as a major international hub for finance and tourism, attracting millions of visitors to its iconic harbour every year.”

02a person's name

A2

n. a first name used for both men and women.

n. a unisex given name, originally transferred from an English surname.

“Sydney is starting her new job at the hospital tomorrow morning.”

“The name Sydney saw a significant rise in popularity for girls in North America during the late twentieth century.”

03city in Canada

B2

n. a smaller city located on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada.

n. a seaport and former city in Nova Scotia, Canada, now part of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

“The cruise ship stopped at the port of Sydney in Nova Scotia.”

“Historically a centre for steel production, Sydney remains the primary urban heart of Cape Breton Island.”

Etymology

For the surname and given name, see Sidney. The cities in Australia and Canada are named after British politician Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733–1800).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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