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Liverpool

[liv-er-pool]

noun

  1. a seaport in Merseyside, in W England, on the Mersey estuary.



Liverpool

1

/ ˈɪəˌː /

noun

  1. a city in NW England, in Liverpool unitary authority, Merseyside, on the Mersey estuary: second largest seaport in Great Britain; developed chiefly in the 17th century with the industrialization of S Lancashire; Liverpool University (1881) and John Moores University (1992). Pop: 469 017 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 441 800 (2003 est). Area: 113 sq km (44 sq miles)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Liverpool

2

/ ˈɪəˌː /

noun

  1. Robert Banks Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool. 1770–1828, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1812–27). His government was noted for its repressive policies until about 1822, when more liberal measures were introduced by such men as Peel and Canning

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Liverpool

  1. City in northwestern England; one of the greatest ports and largest cities in Britain, and the country's major outlet for industrial exports.

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Other Word Forms

  • Liverpudlian noun
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The Spanish authorities have requested the extradition of the suspect, 44-year-old Michael Riley, after he was arrested by Merseyside Police in the Liverpool area on Friday.

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Having won the Premier League in his first season in charge, it would appear Arne Slot is keen to get his main business wrapped up early as Liverpool get ready to defend their title.

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He could provide an option on the flank, but Liverpool's wide areas appear to be under lock and key.

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The BBC understands he was taken into custody in Liverpool by Merseyside Police under an international arrest warrant issued by the Spanish authorities.

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The fact the Spanish giants were willing to pay Liverpool a reported £8m to secure the defender's early release so he could play in the tournament is testament to the staggering riches on offer.

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