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Wharton

AW-tuhn

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Wharton (name) means an English surname and place name, also the name of the Wharton School of business at the University of Pennsylvania. Example: “Edith Wharton was a celebrated American novelist.”

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An English surname and place name, also the name of the Wharton School of business at the University of Pennsylvania.

"Edith Wharton was a celebrated American novelist."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Plural: Whartons

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Etymology

Various possible origins: * The villages in Cheshire and Herefordshire are named after the River Weaver, whose name derives from Old English wæfre (“wavering, winding”), + Old English tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). * The village in Lincolnshire is named with either Old English weard (“ward, guard”) or waroþ (“shore, warth”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). * The village in Cumbria is named with Old English hwearf (“wharf, embankment”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Wharton” mean?

The word “Wharton” means an English surname and place name, also the name of the Wharton School of business at the University of Pennsylvania.

How do you pronounce “Wharton”?

“Wharton” is pronounced AW-tuhn (/ˈʍɔː(ɹ)tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Wharton” in a sentence?

Here is “Wharton” used in a sentence: “Edith Wharton was a celebrated American novelist.”

What part of speech is “Wharton”?

“Wharton” is a name.

Is “Wharton” a common word?

“Wharton” is an uncommon word in modern English.