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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").

Origin: Welsh

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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