noun
Uncommon
Northumberland
naw-THUHM-buh-luhnd
Northumberland (noun) means the northernmost county of England, bordering Scotland and the North Sea. Example: “They hiked along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.”
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The northernmost county of England, bordering Scotland and the North Sea.
"They hiked along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland."
How to use Northumberland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA county in the far north of England.
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Etymology
From Old English "Norþhymbra land," meaning "land of the Northumbrians" — the people living north of the River Humber.
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What does “Northumberland” mean?
The word “Northumberland” means the northernmost county of England, bordering Scotland and the North Sea. In plain terms, a county in the far north of England.
How do you pronounce “Northumberland”?
“Northumberland” is pronounced naw-THUHM-buh-luhnd (/nɔɹˈθʌm.bɚ.lənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Northumberland” in a sentence?
Here is “Northumberland” used in a sentence: “They hiked along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.”
What part of speech is “Northumberland”?
“Northumberland” is a noun.
Where does the word “Northumberland” come from?
The word “Northumberland” comes from Old English. From Old English "Norþhymbra land," meaning "land of the Northumbrians" — the people living north of the River Humber.
Is “Northumberland” a common word?
“Northumberland” is an uncommon word in modern English.
