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Durban

[ dur-buhn ]

noun

  1. a seaport in SE Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa.


Durban

/ ˈdɜːbən /

noun

  1. a port in E South Africa, in E KwaZulu/Natal province on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop: 536 644 (2001)
“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
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Example Sentences

This year, Ireland retained their Six Nations title and earned a series draw in South Africa thanks to an enthralling 25-24 win over the world champions in the second Test in Durban.

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Doris previously stood in as skipper for Ireland's Six Nations win over Italy in February and the epic summer tour victory over South Africa in Durban.

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Birmingham staged the 2022 Games only after a shortage of funds forced original host Durban to pull out.

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Durban was supposed to be the first city in Africa to stage the Games in 2022, but were stripped of hosting rights in 2017 after running into money troubles.

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After ending their longest campaign on such a high in Durban, they look ready to embrace it.

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