a city and port in NE England, in Sunderland unitary authority, Tyne and Wear, at the mouth of the River Wear: formerly known for shipbuilding, now has car manufacturing, chemicals; university (1992). Pop: 177 739 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NE England, in Tyne and Wear. Pop: 283 100 (2003 est). Area:138 sq km (53 sq miles)
Sunderland in American English
(ˈsʌndərlənd)
seaport in Tyne and Wear, N England, on the North Sea: county district pop. 289,000