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tate

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈteɪt// tate

n. a famous group of art galleries in the UK. Most people use the name to talk about the big museum in London that shows modern art.

n. a network of four public art museums in the United Kingdom, housing the national collection of British art and international modern and contemporary art. When used without a specific location, it typically refers to Tate Modern in London.


SIMPLE

We spent the whole afternoon looking at paintings at the Tate.

CONTEXTUAL

The Tate holds one of the most significant collections of modern art in the world, attracting millions of visitors annually.

COMPLEX

While the original gallery focused on British masters, the expansion of the Tate into multiple sites allowed for a dedicated space for experimental and large-scale international installations.

Usage

Usually used with the definite article 'the'. When capitalised, it refers to the specific institution or its galleries.

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