Blaenau Gwent
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Blaenau Gwent
From Welsh: literally, “Uplands of Gwent,” from blaenau “uplands, upper reaches of river,” plural of blaen “end, front, point,” also “remote region, river source, upland”; see Gwent ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Data from the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation found Blaenau Gwent was the Welsh local authority with the highest concentration of deprived neighbourhoods.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
He is seeing change, though, and by working with Blaenau Gwent Food Partnership, Stuart gives £10 vouchers to help residents get fresh fruit.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Pet behaviourist Vanessa Ward, 37, from Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, said training has evolved beyond the basic etiquette of sitting on command and holding well on a lead.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Blaenau Gwent and Anglesey were among the areas which saw the biggest increases, while average prices fell slightly in Ceredigion and Merthyr Tydfil.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Among Welsh local authorities, Blaenau Gwent and Anglesey recorded some of the strongest annual increases with house prices rising by 7% and 7.2% respectively.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
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