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The term Cockney has geographical, cultural and linguistic associations.

Traditionally, it refers to people born within a certain area, that covered by " the sound of Bow bells ".

Geographically and culturally, it is often used to refer to working-class Londoners, particularly those in the East End.

Linguistically, it can refer to the accent and form of English spoken by this group.