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Milton Keynes

American  
[keenz] / kinz /

noun

  1. a residential district in S England, near London, established in the 1960s.


Milton Keynes British  
/ ˈmɪltən ˈkiːnz /

noun

  1. a new town in central England, in Milton Keynes unitary authority, N Buckinghamshire: founded in 1967: electronics, clothing, machinery; seat of the Open University. Pop: 184 506 (2001 est)

  2. a unitary authority in central England, in Buckinghamshire. Pop: 215 700 (2003). Area: 310 sq km (119 sq miles)

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His funeral takes place today at Crownhill Crematorium in Milton Keynes, and both his parents will be in attendance.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The seller, from Milton Keynes, was contacted for comment but did not respond.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Here, in towns with names such as Woking, Milton Keynes, and Didcot and Wantage, lie the headquarters or factories of 10 of the richest racing teams in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Clair Roberts, from Milton Keynes, completed the course in 12 hours and 16 minutes, finishing just before midnight.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Revellers were evacuated in the early hours of the morning from Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford, near Milton Keynes, as flames quickly took hold.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

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