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Northumbrian

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[nawr-thuhm-bree-uhn] / nɔrˈθʌm bri ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Northumbria, Northumberland, or the inhabitants or dialect of either.

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Northumbria or Northumberland.

  2. the English dialect of Northumbria or Northumberland.

Etymology

Origin of Northumbrian

First recorded in 1615–25; Northumbri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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Ofwat said the enforcement package for Northumbrian Water was "greater than the penalty which would otherwise have been imposed" if it had fined the business.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

Yorkshire Water's rate in this period was 126.9 litres per day, while Northumbrian Water was 154.7 litres per day.

From BBC • May 15, 2025

It is thought the 43-year-old former wing's car was swept away while he tried to drive across a Northumbrian ford during Storm Darragh last month.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

Wessex and Northumbrian Water bills will rise by the smallest amount - 21%.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

The Northumbrian coast is the most beautiful length of the whole trip.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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