a borough of S Greater London, on the Thames: contains Lambeth Palace (the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury). Pop: 268 500 (2003 est). Area: 27 sq km (11 sq miles)
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the Archbishop of Canterbury acting in an official capacity
Lambeth in American English
(ˈlæmbəθ)
borough of S Greater London, England: site of the official residence (Lambeth Palace) of the archbishops of Canterbury since 1197: pop. 245,000