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Bangor
BANG-guh
Bangor (name) means a city in Gwynedd, Wales, and another in County Down, Northern Ireland, both giving their name to towns elsewhere, including in Maine. Example: “They studied at Bangor University in Wales.”
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A city in Gwynedd, Wales, and another in County Down, Northern Ireland, both giving their name to towns elsewhere, including in Maine.
"They studied at Bangor University in Wales."
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Etymology
From Welsh bangor ("wattle").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Bangor” mean?
The word “Bangor” means a city in Gwynedd, Wales, and another in County Down, Northern Ireland, both giving their name to towns elsewhere, including in Maine.
How do you pronounce “Bangor”?
“Bangor” is pronounced BANG-guh (/ˈbæŋɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bangor” in a sentence?
Here is “Bangor” used in a sentence: “They studied at Bangor University in Wales.”
What part of speech is “Bangor”?
“Bangor” is a name.
Where does the word “Bangor” come from?
The word “Bangor” comes from Welsh. From Welsh bangor ("wattle").
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