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Definition: Antwerp |
AntwerpNoun1. A port in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "Antwerp" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1321. (references) |
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Antwerp is the name of a city and a province in Belgium:Antwerp is also the name of a number of places in the United States:
- Antwerp (city)
- Antwerp (province)
An antwerp is also a monster in the classic PC role-playing game Quest for Glory. It is unclear whether the monster was named after the city in Belgium or if this was a coincidence.
- Antwerp, Ohio
- Antwerp Township, Michigan
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Antwerp (Antwerpen in Dutch; Anvers in French) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp, of which it is the capital. The municipality comprises the city of Antwerp proper and the towns of Berchem, Berendrecht, Borgerhout, Deurne, Ekeren, Hoboken, Merksem, Wilrijk and Zandvliet. On January 1st, 2000 Antwerp had a total population of 446,525 (216,580 males and 229,945 females). The total area is 203.80 km² which gives a population density of 2,191.00 inhabitants per km².Antwerp is notable as a centre of the diamond industry, both for trading and for cutting and polishing. Antwerp is also famous for its seaport with a lot of cargo shipping. Since the 1990s it has been recognized as a fashion design city, namely because of some graduates of the Royal Academy of Fine arts - Fashion, became internationally successful.
The river Schelde passes throught Antwerp. Antwerp is a major port, linked to the North Sea by the Schelde and the Westerschelde.
Antwerp is also notable for its zoo, which is one of the oldest and most famous zoos in the world. The Antwerp Zoo is located in the middle of the city and hosts more than 4000 animals. The Royal Society for Zoology has been watching over the welfare of numerous animals and helping to protect threatened animals for more than 100 years.
Antwerp is nicknamed "The Jerusalem of the West" because of its large orthodox Jewish (hasidic) community.
In the Eighty Years' War on November 4, 1576, Spain captured the city and nearly destroyed it after three days.
During World War II the city was occupied by Germany and was liberated on September 4, 1944 when the British 11th Armored Division entered the city.
Antwerp Stadhuis (Town Hall) in Grote Markt
Historical population
1800: 45,500 inhabitants
1830: 73,500
1856: 111,700
1880: 179,000
1900: 275,100
1925: 308,000
External link
- Official Website
- Map
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Antwerp is the northernmost province of Flanders and of Belgium. It borders on (clockwise from the North) the Netherlands and the Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. Its capital is Antwerp. It has a surface area of 2860 km² and is divided into three administrative districts (arrondissementen in Dutch) which contain 70 municipalities.Antwerp District:
Mechelen District:
- Aartselaar
- Antwerp
- Boechout
- Boom
- Borsbeek
- Brasschaat
- Brecht
- Edegem
- Essen
- Hemiksem
- Hove
- Kalmthout
- Kapellen
- Kontich
- Lint
- Malle
- Mortsel
- Niel
- Ranst
- Rumst
- Schelle
- Schilde
- Schoten
- Stabroek
- Wijnegem
- Wommelgem
- Wuustwezel
- Zandhoven
- Zoersel
- Zwijndrecht
Turnhout District:
- Berlaar
- Bonheiden
- Bornem
- Duffel
- Heist-op-den-Berg
- Lier
- Mechelen
- Nijlen
- Putte
- Puurs
- Sint-Amands
- Sint-Katelijne-Waver
- Willebroek
Number of inhabitants: ca. 1.6 million (it is the largest province in Belgium).
- Arendonk
- Baarle-Hertog
- Balen
- Beerse
- Dessel
- Geel
- Grobbendonk
- Herentals
- Herenthout
- Herselt
- Hoogstraten
- Hulshout
- Kasterlee
- Laakdal
- Lille
- Meerhout
- Merksplas
- Mol
- Olen
- Oud-Turnhout
- Ravels
- Retie
- Rijkevorsel
- Turnhout
- Vorselaar
- Vosselaar
- Westerlo
Official website: www.provant.be
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Antwerp is a town located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,793.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 280.9 km² (108.4 mi²). 276.9 km² (106.9 mi²) of it is land and 4.0 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.42% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,793 people, 621 households, and 453 families residing in the town. The population density is 6.5/km² (16.8/mi²). There are 717 housing units at an average density of 2.6 persons/km² (6.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.99% White, 0.39% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 621 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% are married couples living together, 8.5% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 26.9% are non-families. 20.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.32. In the town the population is spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 102.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.8 males. The median income for a household in the town is $34,250, and the median income for a family is $40,192. Males have a median income of $28,824 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,097. 17.6% of the population and 12.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.5% are under the age of 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Antwerp (town), New York."
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Antwerp is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 716.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.78% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 716 people, 260 households, and 166 families residing in the village. The population density is 263.3/km² (682.4/mi²). There are 305 housing units at an average density of 112.2 persons/km² (290.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 96.51% White, 0.28% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.98% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 2.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 260 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 35.8% are non-families. 28.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.75 and the average family size is 3.40. In the village the population is spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the village is $33,472, and the median income for a family is $40,833. Males have a median income of $36,042 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the village is $12,881. 19.2% of the population and 15.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 26.5% are under the age of 18 and 9.2% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Antwerp (village), New York."
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Antwerp is a village located in Paulding County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,740.Geography
Antwerp is located at 41°10'48" North, 84°44'21" West (41.180112, -84.739086)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.0 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 1,740 people, 739 households, and 487 families residing in the village. The population density is 579.2/km² (1,500.1/mi²). There are 784 housing units at an average density of 261.0/km² (675.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 97.82% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 2.18% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 739 households out of which 32.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% are married couples living together, 12.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 31.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.97. In the village the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.8 males. The median income for a household in the village is $33,139, and the median income for a family is $40,441. Males have a median income of $33,684 versus $23,158 for females. The per capita income for the village is $18,785. 8.9% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.1% are under the age of 18 and 6.6% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Antwerp, Ohio."
| The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted. | |||
| Entry | Source | Expression | Field |
| ANR | English | Antwerp | N/A |
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Synonyms: AntwerpSynonyms: Antwerpen (n), Anvers (n). (additional references) |
Crosswords: Antwerp |
| English words defined with "Antwerp": Aam ♦ Tindal, Tindale, Tyndale ♦ William Tindal, William Tindale, William Tyndale. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "Antwerp": all shares ♦ Connubialis de Mulcibre fecit Apellem ♦ depth of chest ♦ Flamboyant Architecture ♦ Giles of Antwerp ♦ Jelly Pardons ♦ Lollards ♦ Perfect InterNetworking Solutions, portable isotopic neutron spectroscopy ♦ Walcheren Expedition. (references) |
| Etymologies containing "Antwerp": Duffel. (references) |
| Domain | Usage | |
Movie/TV Titles | Belgium Antwerp (1923) Tewaterlating van 's.s. Roi Albert' op de werf van The Antwerp Engineering Co in Hoboken (1911) The Antwerp Killer (1983) | |
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit | Thumbnail | Description & Credit |
 | Is piped ashore from USS Augusta (CA-31) after arrival at Antwerp, Belgium, en route to the Potsdam conference, 15 July 1945. Note midships details of this cruiser, including embarkation ladder davit, catapult and heavy side plate riveting. Men are watching from portholes in the catapult tower. Credit: NAVY. |  | A suburb of Antwerp. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Auctioning off a dairy herd on the Ingalls farm in the Pine Camp expansion area. Near Antwerp, New York. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | The Pine Camp military area near Watertown, New York, which was expanded under FSA (Farm Security Administration) supervision. Auctioning off a dairy herd on the Ingalls farm near Antwerp, New York. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Miss Elinor Adderly, school teacher in one of the twenty-four school houses in the Pine Camp expansion area. She will loose her job and will have to move from her home. Near Antwerp, New York. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Townsfolk at an auction in the Pine Camp expansion area on the Ingalls farm near Antwerp, New York. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Auction notices of farms in the Pine Camp expansion area posted on a barn at the Ingalls farm near Antwerp, New York. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Farmers reading auction notices of farms in the Pine Camp expansion area at an auction of the Ingalls farm near Antwerp, New York. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Antwerp, world port and city of art--A centre for tourists / De Roeck. Credit: Library of Congress. | ||
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| "Gumball machines" by Jarin Tabata Commentary: "Two gumball machines in antwerp belgium." | "Holy Lead" by Tijs Gerritsen Commentary: "Cathedral, Antwerp, Belgium." |
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| Author | Date | Quotation |
Treaty of Versailles | 1919 | Germany gives a guarantee to the Brazilian Government that all sums representing the sale of coffee belonging to the State of Sao Paolo in the ports of Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp and Trieste, which were deposited with the Bank of Bleichroder at Berlin, shall be reimbursed together with interest at the rate or rates agreed upon. (reference) |
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| Subject | Topic | Quote |
Business | Tricon owns Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC. Tricon Belgium is headquartered in Antwerp. (references) | |
Economic History | Belgium | In fact, the first stock market ever was organized in Antwerp in the 14th century. (references) |
Luxembourg | It belongs to the Almanij-Kredietbank Group, a Belgian company, registered in Antwerp. (references) | |
Belgium | An outstanding network of roads, rails and inland waterways enable goods shipped into Antwerp to be moved quickly and cheaply to European manufacturing and distributions centers. (references) | |
Political Economy | BELGIUM | Belgium has an excellent transportation network of ports, railroads and highways, including Europe's second-largest port, Antwerp. (references) |
Worker Rights | France | In November the French Service of Investigation and Research in Lille announced that police had dismantled a prostitution network using girls from Eastern Europe transiting the Belgian port at Antwerp to France and arrested 18 persons. (references) |
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| Speaker | Term | Phrase(s) |
Andrew Jackson | 1829-1837 | The claims of American citizens for losses sustained at the bombardment of Antwerp have been presented to the Governments of Holland and Belgium, and will be pressed, in due season, to settlement. |
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| "Antwerp" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 46.43% of the time. "Antwerp" is used about 56 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 46.43% | 26 | 68,323 |
| Noun (singular) | 35.71% | 20 | 78,262 |
| Lexical Verb (base form) | 8.93% | 5 | 157,705 |
| Lexical Verb (infinitive) | 7.14% | 4 | 175,879 |
| Noun (common) | 1.79% | 1 | 339,140 |
| Total | 100.00% | 56 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
1. Antwerp, NY (village, FIPS 2286) 2. Antwerp, OH (village, FIPS 2204) |
| Hyphenated Usage | |
Beginning with "Antwerp": antwerp-based. | |
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| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Language | Translations for "Antwerp"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Chinese | 安特卫普. (various references) | |
Czech | antverpy. (various references) | |
Danish | Antwerpen-Rotterdam Rhin reglement (Antwerp-Rotterdam 1956 Rhine rules). (various references) | |
Dutch | Antwerpen. (various references) | |
Esperanto | Antverpeno. (various references) | |
Finnish | Antverpen. (various references) | |
Flemish | antwerpen. (various references) | |
French | Anvers. (various references) | |
German | antwerpen. (various references) | |
Greek | Kανονισμοί του Pήνου Aμβέρσα-Pόττερνταμ 1956 (Antwerp-Rotterdam 1956 Rhine rules). (various references) | |
Italian | Anversa. (various references) | |
Korean | 앤트워프. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | antwerpay.(various references) | |
Portuguese | Antuérpia. (various references) | |
Russian | Антверпен, антверпен. (various references) | |
Spanish | Amberes. (various references) | |
Swedish | antwerpen. (various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
Misspellings | |
"Antwerp" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Antero, Antwerpen, Antwi, Anwarpe. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-e-n-p-r-t-w" | |
-1 letter: arpent, enrapt, entrap, enwrap, parent, pawner, trepan, wanter. | |
-2 letters: antre, apter, arpen, paten, pater, pawer, peart, prate, prawn, rewan, taper, tawer, twerp, water, wrapt. | |
-3 letters: anew, ante, aper, earn, etna, nape, neap, near, neat, newt, pane, pant, pare, part, pate, pawn, pean, pear, peat, pent, pert, prat, rant, rape, rapt, rate, reap, rent. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-e-n-p-r-t-w" | |
+3 letters: waitperson, wentletrap. | |
+4 letters: springwater, waitpersons, wentletraps, wiretapping. | |
+5 letters: springwaters, watermanship. | |
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