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Chesterton

CHEHS-tuh-tuhn

Chesterton (name) means an English surname, most famously associated with the writer G. K. Chesterton. Example: “She quoted a line from Chesterton in her essay.”

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An English surname, most famously associated with the writer G. K. Chesterton.
"She quoted a line from Chesterton in her essay."

How to Use Chesterton

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In plain EnglishChiefly a surname, and the name of several English villages and suburbs.

Word Forms

Chestertons plural

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Etymology

From "Chester" plus the common place-name suffix "-ton".

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Chesterton” mean?

The word “Chesterton” means an English surname, most famously associated with the writer G. K. Chesterton. In plain terms, chiefly a surname, and the name of several English villages and suburbs.

How do you pronounce “Chesterton”?

“Chesterton” is pronounced CHEHS-tuh-tuhn (/ˈt͡ʃɛs.tɚ.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Chesterton” in a sentence?

Here is “Chesterton” used in a sentence: “She quoted a line from Chesterton in her essay.”

What part of speech is “Chesterton”?

“Chesterton” is a name.

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