What is another word for harlem?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːləm] (IPA)

Harlem is a historical neighborhood located in the northern part of Manhattan, New York City. It is also known as Uptown, Upper Manhattan, or East Harlem, depending on the specific area within the neighborhood. Another synonym for Harlem is El Barrio, which is mainly used to describe the Latino community living in East Harlem. Other synonyms that are sometimes associated with Harlem include the City's Black Mecca, Soulful City, and Capital of Black America. Over the years, Harlem has been home to generations of African American and Hispanic artists, musicians, writers, and leaders who have made significant contributions to American culture and history.

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  • n.

    location
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What are the hypernyms for Harlem?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the holonyms for Harlem?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for harlem (as nouns)

Usage examples for Harlem

If he could squeeze Antoinette's hand slyly at Ford's or the Academy when a "dark scene" was on, and get a sweet answering pressure; if he engineered his arm about her undisturbed when he took her driving on Druid Hill's unlighted roads of a summer night; if he hazarded an occasional kiss on her warm, cherry-red lips as they lingered in the parting on the front steps of her harlem-avenue home-he was as pleased as any admiring lover could well be.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
Presently her window was blocked by an expanse of sooty wall, and the train passed into the harlem tunnel.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton
I cared not at all for society and they had moved to harlem; so I lost two stars of my studio receptions.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker

Famous quotes with Harlem

  • As a Latino growing up in Spanish harlem, it's not easy trying not to be hot-headed.
    Erik Estrada

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