Caernarfon
Americannoun
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a seaport in western Gwynedd, in northwestern Wales, on the Menai Strait, built around a 13th-century castle of Edward II.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Caernarfon
From Welsh, equivalent to caer “Fort” + yn “in” (i.e., “facing”) Arfon “Angelsey”
Example Sentences
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This was six years after Rhiannon, from Caernarfon, was sent there because of "behavioural issues" at her primary school.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Sandra Evans, who manages Bryn Seiont Newydd nursing home in Caernarfon, said they were "very fortunate" to have air conditioning in communal areas.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Kershaw appeared at Caernarfon Magistrates' Court and admitted five counts of fraud.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Matt Swarbrick, a farmer in Henbant, near Caernarfon, read the book after seeing it advertised by the publisher on an online forum for smallholders.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
His partner, Shelly Price, told the hearing in Caernarfon Thomas lived an "incredibly active life" and was "excited" about the route.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
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