Caernarfon

or Caer·nar·von, Car·nar·von

[ kahr-nahr-vuhn ]

noun

1. a seaport in western Gwynedd, in northwestern Wales, on the Menai Strait, built around a 13th-century castle of Edward II.
2. Caernarvonshire ( def ).

Caernarfon

/ kɑːˈnɑːvən /

noun

1. a port and resort in NW Wales, in Gwynedd on the Menai Strait: 13th-century castle. Pop: 9726 (2001)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Caernarfon¹

From Welsh, equivalent to caer “Fort” + yn “in” (i.e., “facing”) Arfon “Angelsey”

Example Sentences

Mared Foulkes was 21, a talented and intelligent student from near Menai Bridge who had already dedicated her life to a career as a pharmacist, working in a chemist in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, to get experience.

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The hearing in Caernarfon recorded a narrative conclusion, finding she died due to acute blood loss during gastric sleeve surgery.

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Carlton Bakery ceases trading on Saturday with the Roberts family selling up after four generations in Caernarfon, Gwynedd.

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Ms Roberts said it was an added pressure for small businesses like hers in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, when she was trying to make a living.

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"It was terrifying," said Shakila, who moved to Llanllyfni near Caernarfon in north-west Wales in 2017.

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