Tower Hamlets

ˈtaʊər ˈhæmlɪts

Definition

Definition of Tower Hamlets - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

urban

Rare

borough in East London known for its diversity

Rare

Tower Hamlets is famous for its vibrant markets.
Many cultures coexist in Tower Hamlets.
Tower Hamlets hosts an annual cultural festival.

borough

district

municipality

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Expressions with tower

tower over

be much taller or higher than someone or something

The ancient oak tree towered over the small cottage..

tower above

stand much higher than something nearby

The skyscraper towers above the old houses.

ivory tower

state of privileged seclusion or separation from facts and practicalities

He's been living in an ivory tower, unaware of the struggles people face daily..

tower of strength

person who gives strong support in difficult times

She was a tower of strength during his illness.

live in an ivory tower

be isolated from practical concerns and real life

She tends to live in an ivory tower, unaware of daily struggles.

ivory tower syndrome

state of disconnection from practical concerns

The professor's ideas were criticized for showing ivory tower syndrome.

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Japanese:タワーハムレッツ, ...
Arabic:حي تاور هامليتس, ...
Hebrew:טַאוּוֶר הַאַמְלֶטְס, ...
Russian:Тауэр-Хамлетс, ...
Ukrainian:Тауер Гемлетс, ...
Hindi:टॉवर हैमलेट्स, ...
Bengali:টাওয়ার হ্যামলেটস, ...
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Khmer:ថៅវើរ ហេមឡិតស៍, ...
Korean:타워 해믈릿, ...
Persian:تاور هملتس, ...
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Thai:ทาวเวอร์แฮมเลตส์, ...
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