Greenwich Village
/ˌɡrenɪtʃ ˈvɪlɪdʒ/, /ˌɡrenɪdʒ ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
/ˌɡrenɪtʃ ˈvɪlɪdʒ/, /ˌɡrenɪdʒ ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
(also the Village)
- a district of Manhattan where many artists, writers and students live and meet in the galleries, cafes, bars and clubs. It was associated with the beat generation. In 1969 the Stonewall riots took place there. see also Village Voice
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