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Dorchester

DAW-chehs-tuh

Dorchester (name) means a town in Dorset, England, and the county town of the region; also the name of several places in the United States and Canada. Example: “They stopped for lunch in Dorchester on the way to the coast.”

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A town in Dorset, England, and the county town of the region; also the name of several places in the United States and Canada.
"They stopped for lunch in Dorchester on the way to the coast."
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Etymology

From Celtic *Durno-wāriā (Latin Durnovāria) + Old English ċeaster ("fort, Roman town").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dorchester” mean?

The word “Dorchester” means a town in Dorset, England, and the county town of the region; also the name of several places in the United States and Canada.

How do you pronounce “Dorchester”?

“Dorchester” is pronounced DAW-chehs-tuh (/ˈdɔɹˌtʃɛstɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dorchester” in a sentence?

Here is “Dorchester” used in a sentence: “They stopped for lunch in Dorchester on the way to the coast.”

What part of speech is “Dorchester”?

“Dorchester” is a name.

Where does the word “Dorchester” come from?

The word “Dorchester” comes from Latin. From Celtic *Durno-wāriā (Latin Durnovāria) + Old English ċeaster ("fort, Roman town").

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