Man ‧ ches ‧ ter /ˈmæntʃəstəʳ, ˈmæntʃɪstəʳ, -tʃes-/ BrE AmE
a large city in the northwest of England, which was formerly known for its wool and cotton industries, but is now the financial and business centre for the area. Many ↑ pop and ↑ rock bands come from Manchester, which is known for its music industry and its many ↑ nightclub s . It is also known for its two football teams, Manchester United and Manchester City. Many of the buildings in the city centre were destroyed by an ↑ IRA bomb in 1996. People who come from Manchester are called Mancunians. ⇨ ↑ Greater Manchester , ↑ Moss Side