Caernarfon

American

[kahr-nahr-vuhn] / kɑrˈnɑr vən /

Or Caernarvon,

noun

a seaport in western Gwynedd, in northwestern Wales, on the Menai Strait, built around a 13th-century castle of Edward II.
Caernarvonshire.

Caernarfon British

/ kɑːˈnɑːvən /

noun

a port and resort in NW Wales, in Gwynedd on the Menai Strait: 13th-century castle. Pop: 9726 (2001)

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Etymology

Origin of Caernarfon

From Welsh, equivalent to caer “Fort” + yn “in” (i.e., “facing”) Arfon “Angelsey”

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Caernarfon

She went from Cardiff to Caernarfon and Conwy, learning Welsh along the way.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

About 300 gathered for a rally in Caernarfon to highlight their opposition.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Developers want to build the new centre between Caernarfon and Y Felinheli in Gwynedd, saying it could create more than 900 jobs during construction and a further 200 permanent roles.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

He was cleared of assault and intentional strangulation following a seven-day trial in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, in 2025.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

She was found not guilty of both by the jury at Caernarfon Crown Court.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

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