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Vocabulary Entry
halifax
|noun • noun
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noun
Halifax is a city in Nova Scotia, Canada, known for its maritime history and as a major economic center.
Example Sentences
"I visited Halifax last summer and loved the waterfront."
"Halifax is famous for its historic Citadel."
"The seafood in Halifax is some of the best I've ever tasted."
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noun
Halifax can also refer to the name of various places or institutions, such as Halifax, West Yorkshire in England.
Example Sentences
"She grew up in a small town called Halifax in England."
"The Halifax Bank has branches throughout the UK."
"The name Halifax is derived from the Old French 'halif', meaning 'of the halting place'."