coventry

/ˈkɒvəntri/

Definitions

1. noun

a city in central England, in the West Midlands, near Birmingham

“The Coventry Cathedral is a beautiful example of post-war architecture.”

2. noun

a city in southwestern England, in the county of Warwickshire, on the River Sherbourne

“The historic city of Coventry dates back to the Middle Ages.”

3. noun

a form of punishment in which someone is shunned or ostracized by their community

“After being involved in the scandal, the politician was given a Coventry by their former colleagues.”

Synonyms

  • ostracism
  • shunning

Antonyms

  • acceptance
  • welcome