Canterbury
geographical name
Can·ter·bury
ˈkan-tər-ˌber-ē
ˈkan-tə-,
-b(ə-)rē
1
city in Kent, southeastern England
Note: Canterbury is England's ecclesiastical center.
2
city in eastern New South Wales, Australia; a southwestern suburb of Sydney
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“Canterbury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canterbury. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.
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