Carmarthenshire

[ kahr-mahr-thuhn-sheer, -sher ]

noun

1. a county in southern Wales. 925 sq. mi. (2,395 sq. km).

Carmarthenshire

/ kɑːˈmɑːðənˌʃɪə; -ʃə /

noun

1. a county of S Wales, formerly part of Dyfed (1974–96): on Carmarthen Bay, with the Cambrian Mountains in the N: generally agricultural (esp dairying). Administrative centre: Carmarthen. Pop: 176 000 (2003 est). Area: 2398 sq km (926 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carmarthenshire¹

Carmarthen ( def ) + shire ( def )

Example Sentences

Back in the mid 2000s, just after the ban, Mr John was leader of the Carmarthenshire Hunt in rural west Wales.

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Charmaine, from Carmarthenshire, said: "I was hoping to put up my own Christmas tree this year. I just want somewhere to call home – that’s what everyone deserves, isn't it?"

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"Doctors are too busy planning ahead for the child I might want in the future and can't see where I am right now," said Emily, from Carmarthenshire.

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In Wales, Carmarthenshire County Council said it would illuminate County Hall on Armistice Day evening to "reflect and remember the sacrifices of our armed forces, and all those whose lives have been lost in conflict and acts of terror".

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Nyarai, 18, moved to Carmarthenshire when she was 13 and said she felt "very different" to her classmates in a prominently white, rural area.

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