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Linton

LIHN-tuhn

Linton (name) means the name of several villages in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada. Example: “Linton is a small village in Cambridgeshire.”

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The name of several villages in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada.
"Linton is a small village in Cambridgeshire."
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A surname derived from these English place names.
"Dr. Linton has led the research team since 2019."

How to use Linton

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common English place name and matching surname.

Word forms

Lintons plural

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Etymology

From Old English elements meaning either "flax enclosure" or "lime-tree enclosure," combined with tūn ("settlement, town").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Linton” mean?

The word “Linton” means the name of several villages in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada. In plain terms, a common English place name and matching surname.

How do you pronounce “Linton”?

“Linton” is pronounced LIHN-tuhn (/ˈlɪn.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Linton” in a sentence?

Here is “Linton” used in a sentence: “Linton is a small village in Cambridgeshire.”

What part of speech is “Linton”?

“Linton” is a name.

Where does the word “Linton” come from?

The word “Linton” comes from Old English. From Old English elements meaning either "flax enclosure" or "lime-tree enclosure," combined with tūn ("settlement, town").

How many meanings does “Linton” have?

“Linton” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the name of several villages in England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, the US, and Canada.

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