Belfast (en. Belfast)

/ˈbɛl.fɑːst/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
City and capital of Northern Ireland.
Belfast is a city rich in history and culture.
Belfast es una ciudad rica en historia y cultura.
Important industrial center, especially in shipbuilding.
The city of Belfast was famous for its shipyards.
La ciudad de Belfast fue famosa por sus astilleros.
Administrative capital of Northern Ireland.
The Belfast parliament is called the Northern Ireland Assembly.
El parlamento de Belfast se llama la Asamblea de Irlanda del Norte.

Etymology

The name Belfast comes from the Irish 'Béál Feirste,' meaning 'mouth of the River Farset.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Belfast Agreement
Peace agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Northern Ireland.
Belfast Agreement
Belfast lockdown
Period of restrictions imposed in Belfast to control emergency situations.
Belfast lockdown
Belfast shipbuilding
Industry related to shipbuilding in Belfast.
Belfast shipbuilding

Related Words

Northern Ireland
Part of the United Kingdom where Belfast is located.
Irlanda del Norte
Shipyards
Places where ships are built and repaired.
Astilleros

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to a chaotic or problematic situation.
The situation in the team was a real Belfast.
La situación en el equipo fue un verdadero Belfast.