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Cumberland
KUHM-buh-luhnd
Cumberland (name) means a historic county in northwest England, now largely part of Cumbria. Example: “Cumberland was famous for its rugged Lake District scenery.”
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A historic county in northwest England, now largely part of Cumbria.
"Cumberland was famous for its rugged Lake District scenery."
How to use Cumberland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place name — a former English county, now folded into Cumbria, and also used as a surname and various place names abroad.
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Etymology
From Old English Cumberland, meaning roughly "land of the Cumbrians" (Britons).
Rhymes for Cumberland
overland
neverland
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motherland
fatherland
wonderland
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Cumberland” mean?
The word “Cumberland” means a historic county in northwest England, now largely part of Cumbria. In plain terms, a place name — a former English county, now folded into Cumbria, and also used as a surname and various place names abroad.
How do you pronounce “Cumberland”?
“Cumberland” is pronounced KUHM-buh-luhnd (/ˈkʊm.bə.lənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cumberland” in a sentence?
Here is “Cumberland” used in a sentence: “Cumberland was famous for its rugged Lake District scenery.”
What part of speech is “Cumberland”?
“Cumberland” is a name.
Where does the word “Cumberland” come from?
The word “Cumberland” comes from Old English. From Old English Cumberland, meaning roughly "land of the Cumbrians" (Britons).
Is “Cumberland” a common word?
“Cumberland” is an uncommon word in modern English.
