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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSoho
/ˈsoʊ.hoʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A district in London known for its entertainment, nightlife, and shopping.
"They spent the evening exploring the vibrant restaurants and clubs in Soho." - 2
A trendy neighborhood in a major city, typically characterized by art galleries, boutiques, and a lively cultural scene, modeled after the London district.
"The artist rented a spacious loft apartment in Manhattan's historic Soho district."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originates as an old hunting cry used in England, recorded as early as the 16th century. It was subsequently applied as a toponym for a district in London, which in turn became the eponym for similar fashionable, arts-oriented urban districts globally, such as in New York City.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Soho" is said worldwide
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Soho
Transliteration: /so.o/
"Soho est un quartier très animé de Londres."
Soho
Transliteration: /ˈsoːhoː/
"Das Viertel Soho ist bekannt für sein Nachtleben."
Soho
Transliteration: /ˈsɔo/
"Molti turisti visitano Soho per i suoi negozi alla moda."
Soho
Transliteration: /ˈso.xo/
"El Soho es famoso por sus galerías de arte y restaurantes."
Soho
Transliteration: /ˈso.ʁu/
"O Soho é um bairro vibrante e muito popular entre os jovens."
सोहो
Transliteration: soho
"सोहो लंदन का एक प्रसिद्ध और व्यस्त क्षेत्र है।"
苏荷
Transliteration: Sūhé
"苏荷区以其丰富的夜生活和艺术氛围而闻名。"
소호
Transliteration: Soho
"소호는 트렌디한 상점과 카페가 많은 지역입니다."
ソーホー
Transliteration: Sōhō
"ソーホーは芸術家やブティックが集まるおしゃれな街です。"
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