Meaning of Hollywood | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A waxing practice that removes all of the pubic hair, unlike a Brazilian which leaves a small strip behind.
2. A neighbourhood of Los Angeles, California, known as the center of the American motion picture industry.
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3. The American motion picture industry, regardless of location.
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4. Other places in the United States:
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5. A town in Jackson County, Alabama.
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6. A neighborhood and historic district in Homewood, Jefferson County, Alabama.
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7. A city in Broward County, Florida.
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8. An unincorporated community in Habersham County, Georgia.
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9. An unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, named for a large holly tree.
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10. An unincorporated community and township in Carver County, Minnesota.
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11. An unincorporated community in Tunica County, Mississippi.
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12. An unincorporated community in Dunklin County, Missouri.
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13. A neighborhood of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico.
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14. A neighborhood in north-east Portland, Oregon.
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15. A neighborhood of Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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16. An unincorporated community in Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
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17. A town in Charleston County, South Carolina.
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18. A neighborhood in north Memphis, Tennessee.
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19. An unincorporated community in Appomattox County, Virginia.
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20. An unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
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21. An unincorporated community in Monroe County, West Virginia.
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22. Former name of MacArthur, West Virginia.
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23. A village in west County Wicklow, Ireland.
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24. A village in Wythall parish, Bromsgrove district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SP0877).
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25. A barangay of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines.
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26. A nickname for someone involved with the film industry or celebrity culture.
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27. A surname
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Equivalents

Examples

“Even without hovering drones, a lurking assassin, a thumping score and a denouement, the real-life story of Edward Snowden, a rogue spy on the run, could be straight out of the cinema. But, as with Hollywood, the subplots and exotic locations may distract from the real message: America’s discomfort and its foes’ glee.”

“Thinly-veiled homophobia – this time in early-2000s Hollywood – made Brokeback Mountain an immense challenge for Ossana and her fellow producer James Schamus.”

“FLL is located between Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.”

“If you ask the woman who does your waxing she will tell you that everyone is asking for Brazilians or Hollywoods, including Gwyneth Paltrow […]”

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