Ghent

[ gent ]

noun
  1. a port in northwestern Belgium, at the confluence of the Scheldt and Lys rivers: treaty 1814.

  • French Gand [gahn] /gɑ̃/ .
  • Flemish Gent [khent] /xɛnt/ .

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How to use Ghent in a sentence

  • When the Congress of Ghent assembled in 1576, the castle was occupied by a Spanish garrison, who refused to capitulate.

    Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
  • This gloomy place, once the abode of so much cruelty, is one of the most interesting sights in Ghent.

    Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
  • In the old days the men of Ghent were famous for their turbulent spirit and love of independence.

    Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
  • Her father had made the haughty burghers of Ghent bow before him, but as soon as he was dead they rose again.

    Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond
  • On June 22 the King left Ghent, to mount once more the throne which had been retained for him at such a cost.

    Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) Omond

British Dictionary definitions for Ghent

Ghent

/ (ɡɛnt) /


noun
  1. an industrial city and port in NW Belgium, capital of East Flanders province, at the confluence of the Rivers Lys and Scheldt: formerly famous for its cloth industry; university (1816). Pop: 229 344 (2004 est): Flemish name: Gent French name: Gand

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