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Ely (name) means a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, and also a surname derived from it. Example: “Ely Cathedral is visible for miles across the flat fens.”

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A cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, and also a surname derived from it.
"Ely Cathedral is visible for miles across the flat fens."
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_____ Cathedral is visible for miles across the flat fens.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Ely, which came from Old English Ēlīġ, of uncertain origin.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ely” mean?
The word “Ely” means a cathedral city in Cambridgeshire, England, and also a surname derived from it.
How do you pronounce “Ely”?
“Ely” is pronounced ee-lee (/iːli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ely” in a sentence?
Here is “Ely” used in a sentence: “Ely Cathedral is visible for miles across the flat fens.”
What part of speech is “Ely”?
“Ely” is a name.