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Charlton

CHAHL-tuhn

Charlton (name) means a place name found in numerous English towns and villages, and a surname derived from it. Example: “Charlton in Greenwich is best known as the home of Charlton Athletic football club.”

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A place name found in numerous English towns and villages, and a surname derived from it.
"Charlton in Greenwich is best known as the home of Charlton Athletic football club."

How to use Charlton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn English place name and surname, literally meaning "settlement of free men."

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_____ in Greenwich is best known as the home of Charlton Athletic football club.

Etymology

From Old English ceorl ("freeman, peasant") and tun ("settlement, town") — a doublet of Carlton.

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Charlton” mean?

The word “Charlton” means a place name found in numerous English towns and villages, and a surname derived from it. In plain terms, an English place name and surname, literally meaning "settlement of free men.".

How do you pronounce “Charlton”?

“Charlton” is pronounced CHAHL-tuhn (/ˈtʃɑː(ɹ)ltən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Charlton” in a sentence?

Here is “Charlton” used in a sentence: “Charlton in Greenwich is best known as the home of Charlton Athletic football club.”

What part of speech is “Charlton”?

“Charlton” is a name.

Where does the word “Charlton” come from?

The word “Charlton” comes from Old English. From Old English ceorl ("freeman, peasant") and tun ("settlement, town") — a doublet of Carlton.

Is “Charlton” a common word?

“Charlton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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