Canterbury Definition

canterbury
noun
  1. a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

"Canterbury" in song lyrics

See how canterbury is used in real songs:

  • "Can it be one of the worlds best from Canterbury"
    Scribe — The Crusader
  • "Next time you come on down to North Canterbury"
    Scribe — Not Many
  • "South Canterbury"
    Scribe — Not Many

Usage tips for "canterbury"

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