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Definition of ghent

ghent

/ɡɛnt/
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ghent Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city and municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium, situated at the confluence of the Scheldt and Leie rivers, renowned for its well-preserved medieval architecture, historical significance in the textile industry, and inland port.

Example

"During our tour of Belgium, we spent three days in Ghent admiring the medieval castle and the picturesque canals."

• Rhymes for ghent

• Nearby Words

ghana
gharial
ghee
ghent
ghost orchid
ghost snake
ghoul

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Celtic word 'ganda' or 'gondo', meaning 'confluence', referring to the city's geographical location where the rivers Scheldt and Leie meet.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ghent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ghent
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