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Manchester

Major city in Northwest England.

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Manchester is a major city in Northwest England, known for its industrial heritage, vibrant music scene (particularly Madchester), and two prominent football clubs: Manchester United and Manchester City. It's a significant economic, cultural, and academic hub.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæŋkəstər/

Etymology

Manchester is derived from the Old English name Mamuchester, a combination of names of two Celtic tribes.

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Manchester is a big city in Northwest England known for its music scene and being the first industrial city.

Fun Facts

It was the first industrial city in the world
The word 'software' was coined there
It hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games

FAQ

What is Manchester known for? Music, industry
Where is Manchester located? Northwest England
What's a famous team from Manchester? Manchester United

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

city urban area

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Manchester United Manchester City Salford

Meronyms — Parts or Components

town hall cathedral canals

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Greater Manchester Northwest England

Indexes

city geographical location urban area

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