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Charlottesville
Charlottesville (name) means a city in Virginia, USA, home to the University of Virginia, named after Queen Charlotte. Example: “Charlottesville sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.”
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A city in Virginia, USA, home to the University of Virginia, named after Queen Charlotte.
"Charlottesville sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains."
How to use Charlottesville
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Virginia city named for a British queen.
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Etymology
From Charlotte + -ville, honouring Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, consort of King George III.
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What does “Charlottesville” mean?
The word “Charlottesville” means a city in Virginia, USA, home to the University of Virginia, named after Queen Charlotte. In plain terms, a Virginia city named for a British queen.
How do you use “Charlottesville” in a sentence?
Here is “Charlottesville” used in a sentence: “Charlottesville sits at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.”
What part of speech is “Charlottesville”?
“Charlottesville” is a name.
What is the meaning of Charlottesville?
"Charlottesville" (name) means a city in Virginia, USA, home to the University of Virginia, named after Queen Charlotte.
