Ceredigion

[ kair-uh-dig-yahn, kair-uh-dig-ee-ahn ]

noun

1. a county in western Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire. 688 sq. mi. (1,783 sq. km).

Ceredigion

/ ˌkɛrəˈdɪɡjən /

noun

1. a county of W Wales, on Cardigan Bay: created in 1996 from part of Dyfed; corresponds to the former Cardiganshire (abolished 1974): mainly agricultural, with the Cambrian Mountains in the E and N. Administrative centre: Aberaeron. Pop: 77 200 (2003 est). Area: 1793 sq km (692 sq miles)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ceredigion¹

See Cardiganshire ( def )

Example Sentences

Mr Evans, from Capel Dewi, Ceredigion, died after the crash and four others were seriously injured.

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In mid Wales, Aberystwyth Royal Pier in Ceredigion attracts both amusement arcade enthusiasts and roosting starlings who draw crowds when they flock to create magnificent murmurations.

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Visitors to New Quay's pier in Ceredigion, mid Wales, can encounter an altogether different wildlife experience.

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Louisa Corcoran, assistant coroner for Ceredigion, opened an inquest into Mr Evans death in Aberystwyth on Wednesday.

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Tudor Evans, 66, from Capel Dewi in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, who was in the second carriage, died following the crash - which happened near the village of Llanbrynmair in Powys.

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