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Georgetown

JAWJ-town

Georgetown (name) means the capital city of Guyana, named after King George III. Example: “Georgetown sits at the mouth of the Demerara River.”

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The capital city of Guyana, named after King George III.

"Georgetown sits at the mouth of the Demerara River."

A historic neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

"They strolled along the cobbled streets of Georgetown."

Georgetown University, a private research university in Washington, D.C.

"She was accepted into Georgetown's law program."

How to use Georgetown

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In plain EnglishA name shared by many places worldwide, most famously the Washington D.C. neighborhood and its university, plus the capital of Guyana.

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Etymology

From George plus town, honoring various King Georges across different places that adopted the name.

Rhymes for Georgetown

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Georgetown” mean?

The word “Georgetown” means the capital city of Guyana, named after King George III. In plain terms, a name shared by many places worldwide, most famously the Washington D.C. neighborhood and its university, plus the capital of Guyana.

How do you pronounce “Georgetown”?

“Georgetown” is pronounced JAWJ-town (/ˈd͡ʒɔː(ɹ)d͡ʒtaʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Georgetown” in a sentence?

Here is “Georgetown” used in a sentence: “Georgetown sits at the mouth of the Demerara River.”

What part of speech is “Georgetown”?

“Georgetown” is a name.

Is “Georgetown” a common word?

“Georgetown” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Georgetown” have?

“Georgetown” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the capital city of Guyana, named after King George III.

Is Georgetown a country or a city?

Georgetown is not a country; it is the capital city of Guyana, named after King George III. The name is also shared by a historic neighborhood in Washington, D.C., and by Georgetown University.

What is the difference between Georgetown, Guyana and Georgetown in Washington, D.C.?

Georgetown, Guyana is the capital city of the country Guyana, while Georgetown in Washington, D.C. is a historic neighborhood within the U.S. capital. Despite sharing a name, they are unrelated places on different continents.

Is Georgetown University located in the Georgetown neighborhood?

Yes, Georgetown University, a private research university, takes its name from and is located in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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