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Meaning of "Gloucester" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GLOUCESTER

Gloucester  [ˈɡlɒstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GLOUCESTER

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Gloucester is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GLOUCESTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Gloucester

Gloucester

Gloucester is a city, district and county town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. Gloucester lies close to the Welsh border, and on the River Severn, approximately 32 miles north-east of Bristol, and 45 miles south-southwest of Birmingham. A cathedral city, capital of its county which was built on a flat spot of land, Gloucester is situated on the River Severn and the Bristol and Birmingham Railway. Gloucester was founded in AD 97 by the Romans under Emperor Nerva as Colonia Glevum Nervensis, and was granted its first charter in 1155 by King Henry II. Economically, the city is dominated by the service industries, and has a strong financial and business sector, being home to the bank Cheltenham & Gloucester and historically was prominent in the aerospace industry.

Definition of Gloucester in the English dictionary

The definition of Gloucester in the dictionary is a city in SW England, administrative centre of Gloucestershire, on the River Severn; cathedral. Pop: 123 205 Latin name: Glevum,.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GLOUCESTER


composter
ˈkɒmpɒstə
costa
ˈkɒstə
coster
ˈkɒstə
defroster
diːˈfrɒstə
foster
ˈfɒstə
goster
ˈɡɒstə
hosta
ˈhɒstə
imposter
ɪmˈpɒstə
impostor
ɪmˈpɒstə
paternoster
ˌpætəˈnɒstə
praepostor
priːˈpɒstə
prepostor
priːˈpɒstə
roster
ˈrɒstə
snollygoster
ˈsnɒlɪˌɡɒstə
starosta
ˈstɑːrɒstə
subcosta
sʌbˈkɒstə
zoster
ˈzɒstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GLOUCESTER

Gloucester Old Spot
Gloucestershire
Gloucs

WORDS THAT END LIKE GLOUCESTER

Cheshire West and Chester
Chester
Chichester
Colchester
Dorchester
ester
faster
fester
forester
Greater Manchester
Leicester
manchester
polyester
rester
Rochester
semester
Sylvester
tester
trimester
winchester
Worcester

Synonyms and antonyms of Gloucester in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Gloucester» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Gloucester to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

告士打道
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Gloucester
570 millions of speakers

English

Gloucester
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Gloucester
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غلوستر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Глостер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Gloucester
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Gloucester,
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Gloucester
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gloucester
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gloucester
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グロスター
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

글로스터
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gloucester
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Gloucester
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குளோஸ்டர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्लॉसेस्टर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gloucester
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gloucester
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gloucester
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Глостер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Gloucester
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Gloucester
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gloucester
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Gloucester
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Gloucester
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Gloucester

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GLOUCESTER»

The term «Gloucester» is very widely used and occupies the 17.470 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GLOUCESTER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Gloucester

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GLOUCESTER»

Discover the use of Gloucester in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Gloucester and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tailor of Gloucester is number three in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows: 1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin 3 The Tailor of Gloucester 4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny 5 ...
Beatrix Potter, 2010
2
Kingston Parish Register, Gloucester and Mathews Counties, ...
The authors have painstakingly copied the marriages, births, and deaths recorded in the Register, with the result that 530 marriages, 1750 births, and 120 deaths are incorporated into this present work.
Kingston, Va. (Parish), 2009
3
Robert of Gloucester's Chronicle
Robert (of Gloucester). pys was enlene hondred ger, & in be ger ryjgt, After bat our Lorde was in hys moder alyjt ; And of be kynge's crounement * in be gere> tat be votst erl of Gloucestre bus was y mad bere$ Roberd, bat spoused be rygt eyr,  ...
Robert (of Gloucester), 1810
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The Vestry Book of Petsworth Parish, Gloucester County, ...
In each case, these four scarce collections of colonial church records establish the existence of thousands of Virginia inhabitants, each of whom is easily found in the index or indexes at the back of the book.
‎2009
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Gloucester City
Gloucester evolved from a small fishing community to a bustling city, which was incorporated in 1868. Today, Gloucester City is a global port city along the banks of the Delaware River.
Gabriel Parent, Adrianne Parent, 2011
6
Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities!: Notes from a Gloucester ...
We are not going to claim that this is a book for all gardens and gardeners, but its twenty-two chapters really cover an immense amount of ground - all centered on the 5-6 coastal zones that cover most of the Eastern Seaboard from Georgia ...
‎2007
7
New Gloucester
Named by the proprietors from Gloucester, Massachusetts, New Gloucester began as a frontier town, as it was the most inland settlement in Maine at the time.
Thomas P. Blake, 2009
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Antique Houses of Gloucester: The Families who Built Them, ...
In "Antique Houses of Gloucester," author Prudence Paine Fish delivers a masterful survey of Gloucester's most compelling, puzzling and captivating old homes while simultaneously providing an entertaining primer on New England's colonial ...
Prudence Paine Fish, 2007
9
Urban Growth and the Medieval Church: Gloucester and Worcester
Although the Church played a major role in the development of towns and cities from the earliest times, many important aspects of the early stages of urbanization in England are still poorly understood.Urban Growth and the Medieval Church ...
Nigel Baker, Richard Holt, 2004
10
Steamboats of Gloucester and the North Shore
Not so with John Lester Sutherland, who, with this retrospective, has revealed the fascinating history of the numerous work vessels that facilitated the rise of America's leading fishing port.
John Lester Sutherland, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GLOUCESTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Gloucester is used in the context of the following news items.
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Armed robbery suspect among 4 fugitives arrested in Gloucester
WOODBURY — Four fugitives sought by the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office were nabbed within the last week, the office announced. «NJ.com, Jul 15»
2
'It's closure. It's healing'
GLOUCESTER — By Mark Nestor's estimation, the half-size replica of ... Veterans Memorial lived up to its reputation this week in Gloucester, ... «Gloucester Daily Times, Jul 15»
3
3 arrested after house party fight in Gloucester Twp.
GLOUCESTER TWP. – Two police officers were injured while breaking up a violent house party early Sunday morning. Police arrested three ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»
4
Gloucester's 'ghost walk lady' Lyn Cinderey announces retirement
For years she's introduced visitors to the ghouls, ghosts and scaries which make up Gloucester's supernatural community. But now the future of ... «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
5
Local Sports Briefs
Registration is open for the new Gloucester Flag Football League, set to debut this fall. A Summer Flag Football League runs Friday night's at ... «Gloucester Daily Times, Jul 15»
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Disappointment as plans to clad 'ugly' Gloucester buildings …
'Disappointing' plans to delay cladding one of Gloucester's ugliest buildings until after the Rugby World Cup have left people feeling let down. «Gloucester Citizen, Jul 15»
7
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe in Gloucester
GLOUCESTER – The journey that brought Lynnfield native Mike Schifino to the Holy Cow Ice Cream Café in Gloucester was an unexpected ... «NoBo Magazine, Jul 15»
8
In Gloucester, shift from arresting addicts to helping them
After Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello learned in March that another resident had overdosed and died after taking heroin, he'd ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
9
Army Warrant Officer Stephen Leslie Lane: Dream of flying cut short
He graduated in 1962 from Gloucester High School, where he won Junior ROTC honors that foreshadowed his career in the armed services. «Gloucester Daily Times, Jul 15»
10
Most Wanted: Gloucester Co. seeks 3 fugitives
Anyone with any information about this fugitive's whereabouts is asked to contact the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at (856) 384-5643 ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»

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