Craigavon

[ kreyg-ey-vuhn, -av-uhn ]

noun
  1. James Craig, 1st Viscount, 1871–1940, first prime minister of Northern Ireland 1921–40.

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How to use Craigavon in a sentence

  • This was what the eager listeners at Craigavon hoped in hushed expectancy to hear from their new leader.

    Ulster's Stand For Union | Ronald McNeill
  • No time was lost in giving practical shape to the policy outlined at Craigavon, and in taking steps to give effect to it.

    Ulster's Stand For Union | Ronald McNeill
  • The proceedings at Craigavon and at the Conference naturally created a sensation on both sides of the Channel.

    Ulster's Stand For Union | Ronald McNeill
  • The speaker then touched upon a question which naturally arose out of the Craigavon policy of resistance to Home Rule.

    Ulster's Stand For Union | Ronald McNeill
  • That evening of the 14th of April, at Craigavon, was a memorable one for all who were present at the meeting.

    Ulster's Stand For Union | Ronald McNeill

British Dictionary definitions for Craigavon

Craigavon

/ (ˌkreɪɡˈævən) /


noun
  1. a district in central Northern Ireland, in Co Armagh. Pop: 57 685 (2001). Area: 279 sq km (108 sq miles)

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