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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMain street
/ˈmeɪn striːt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The principal street in a town or city, typically where most businesses and shops are located.
"The parade marched down Main Street, attracting a large crowd." - 2
A metaphorical term representing the central or most important aspect of a community or society.
"In discussions about local economy, education is often considered the Main Street of community development."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'mægen' meaning main, chief, or strong, combined with 'strǣt' from Latin 'strata via' (paved road). Historically denoting the principal thoroughfare of a town or city where most business and public life takes place.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Main street" is said worldwide
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Rue principale
Transliteration: Rü prin-sipal
"Le défilé a défilé sur la rue principale, attirant une grande foule."
Hauptstraße
Transliteration: Haupt-strasse
"Der Umzug zog die Menschenmenge auf der Hauptstraße an."
Via principale
Transliteration: Vee-a prin-ci-pale
"La parata si è svolta lungo la via principale, attirando una grande folla."
Calle principal
Transliteration: Calle prin-ci-pal
"El desfile marchó por la calle principal, atrayendo a una gran multitud."
Rua principal
Transliteration: Roo-a prin-ci-pal
"O desfile passou pela rua principal, atraindo uma grande multidão."
मुख्य सड़क
Transliteration: Mukhya sadak
"जुलूस मुख्य सड़क पर निकला, जिसने बड़ी भीड़ को आकर्षित किया।"
主要街道
Transliteration: Zhǔyào jiēdào
"游行在主要街道上进行，吸引了大量人群。"
주요 거리
Transliteration: Juyo geori
"퍼레이드는 주요 거리에서 행진하여 많은 인파를 끌어모았다."
メインストリート
Transliteration: Mein sutorīto
"パレードはメインストリートを行進し、多くの人々を惹きつけました。"
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