Westminster

American

[west-min-ster] / ˈwɛstˌmɪn stər /

noun

a central borough (officially a city) of Greater London, England: Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace.
a city in SW California.
a city in NE Colorado.

Westminster British

/ ˈwɛstˌmɪnstə /

noun

Also called: City of Westminster. a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: contains the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Pop: 222 000 (2003 est). Area: 22 sq km (8 sq miles)
the Houses of Parliament at Westminster

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The three males, all of whom are British nationals, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Atshatshi is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Plenty in Westminster knew the Lord Mandelson saga was going to cause the prime minister more grief.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

That package of funding was announced by Westminster in March, but it needs executive approval before it can be delivered.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Dr. Westminster had a similarly nice way with animals,” she said to herself.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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