Carmarthen

[kahr-mahr-thuhn]

noun

1. a seaport in Carmarthenshire, in southern Wales.

2. Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthen

/ kɑːˈmɑːðən /

noun

1. a market town in S Wales, the administrative centre of Carmarthenshire: Norman castle. Pop: 14 648 (2001)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Carmarthen¹

From Welsh Caerfyrddin, possibly “Merlin's Fort” (from Caermerlin ) or “Seaside Town” (from Latin Moridunum, the capital of the Celtic tribe Demetae)

Example Sentences

Due to the Llanelli home being council-owned, the family were relocated to a temporary home in Carmarthen, more than 20 miles away, where they are currently living.

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For example, travelling from Carmarthen to Cardiff, there is a substantial difference in the kind of prices you have to pay, even outside peak times.

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The family understand that Rory could be offered a place at a centre near Carmarthen, almost an hour's drive away in west Wales, but said the situation was very uncertain.

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Conservative Senedd member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Sam Kurtz, accused the council of breaking promises.

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Jones is now a patron for The Living Room - a charity which helps those suffering from addiction in Cardiff and Carmarthen.

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