Ghent (Noun)
Meaning
Port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Ghent was an important port city in medieval times, known for its thriving cloth industry.
- The city of Ghent has a rich history as a major industrial center in northwestern Belgium.
- During the Middle Ages, Ghent was one of the wealthiest cities in Europe, thanks to its dominant position in the cloth trade.
- Ghent's textile industry played a significant role in the city's economic growth and development during the 19th century.
- The scenic canals that wind through the historic center of Ghent are lined with reminders of the city's proud heritage as a major cloth-producing center.