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Salisbury

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Name — A cathedral city in Wiltshire, England, known for its medieval cathedral and proximity to Stonehenge.

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Etymology

From Middle English Saresbury, from Old English *Searesbyriġ, Searobyriġ, Searoburh, from searu (“armor”) via folk etymology + byriġ, burh (“stronghold”), partial translation of British Latin Sorviodūnum, Sorbiodōnum, from *sorwjo-, *sorbjo- of unknown Celtic origin, possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *srew-...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Salisbury” mean?

The word “Salisbury” means a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England, known for its medieval cathedral and proximity to Stonehenge.

How do you pronounce “Salisbury”?

“Salisbury” is pronounced SOLZ-bree (/ˈsɑlz.bɛɹ.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “Salisbury” in a sentence?

Here is “Salisbury” used in a sentence: “They visited Salisbury Cathedral on their trip through England.”

What part of speech is “Salisbury”?

“Salisbury” is a name.

Is “Salisbury” a common word?

“Salisbury” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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