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East London

/iːst ˈlʌn.dən/

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What does East London mean?

proper noun

  1. The northeastern part of London, the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England.
  2. A city on the southeast coast of Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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IPA pronunciation

/iːst ˈlʌn.dən/

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But let us suppose that the East London rate is double the average for the rest of the country.
William BoothIn Darkest England, and the Way OutProject Gutenberg ebook #475
The two worst raids occurred June 13 on East London, and September 3 on the Sheerness and Chatham area.
William J. ClaxtonThe mastery of the airProject Gutenberg ebook #777
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They had lived in East London for many years, and had been identified with the public movements for its betterment.
Jane AddamsTwenty Years at Hull House; with Autobiographical NotesProject Gutenberg ebook #1325
From an East London standpoint, the room I rented for six shillings, or a dollar and a half, per week, was a most comfortable affair.
Jack LondonThe People of the AbyssProject Gutenberg ebook #1688
If I could have dreamed of waiting here so long, I would have run up to Algoa Bay or East London by sea, and had a glimpse of Caffreland.
Lucie, Lady Duff GordonLetters from the CapeProject Gutenberg ebook #886