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Halifax

Pronunciation: [ˈhæləfæks]

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Learn how to use Halifax in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) Halifax is a city in Canada, and it's the capital of the province of Nova Scotia. It's a place where many people live and work, and it has a lot of history and beautiful scenery.

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Last summer, we visited Halifax and enjoyed the beautiful waterfront.

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We didn't want to go to Halifax because we heard it was too cold there in winter.

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Have you ever been to Halifax and seen its famous harbor?

Context: “historical event”

(noun) Halifax can also refer to the Halifax Explosion, which was a big disaster that happened in 1917 when a ship carrying explosives exploded in the harbor. It caused a lot of damage and affected many people.

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The Halifax Explosion is a significant event in Canadian history that people still remember.

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There wasn't much education about the Halifax Explosion in our school’s history classes.

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Do you know what caused the Halifax Explosion in 1917?

How to pronounce Halifax

Pronunciation: [ˈhæləfæks]

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