"Ribe" is a Danish term that refers to a type of historic harbor town located in western Denmark. While there are no direct synonyms for the word "ribe," there are several terms that can be used to describe similar types of historic towns or harbors. For example, the term "port city" can be used to refer to any town or city with a harbor or port, while the word "quayside" describes the area along a harbor where ships dock. Another term that could be used as a synonym for "ribe" is "seaside town," which describes any small, picturesque town located near the sea.