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Jamestown

Jamestown (name) means the name of several towns and places in English-speaking countries, most famously the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607. Example: “Jamestown, Virginia, is often called the birthplace of English America.”

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The name of several towns and places in English-speaking countries, most famously the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607.

"Jamestown, Virginia, is often called the birthplace of English America."

How to use Jamestown

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In plain EnglishMost often refers to the historic 1607 English colony in Virginia, though the name is shared by several other towns worldwide.

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_____, Virginia, is often called the birthplace of English America.

Etymology

Named after King James I of England, combined with "town."

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What does “Jamestown” mean?

The word “Jamestown” means the name of several towns and places in English-speaking countries, most famously the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607. In plain terms, most often refers to the historic 1607 English colony in Virginia, though the name is shared by several other towns worldwide.

How do you use “Jamestown” in a sentence?

Here is “Jamestown” used in a sentence: “Jamestown, Virginia, is often called the birthplace of English America.”

What part of speech is “Jamestown”?

“Jamestown” is a name.

What is the meaning of Jamestown?

"Jamestown" (name) means the name of several towns and places in English-speaking countries, most famously the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607.

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