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Carmarthen

American  
[kahr-mahr-thuhn] / kɑrˈmɑr ðən /

noun

  1. a seaport in Carmarthenshire, in southern Wales.

  2. Carmarthenshire.


Carmarthen British  
/ kɑːˈmɑːðən /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Carmarthen

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

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In 2017, a blue plaque was dedicated to Bate at Napier House in Carmarthen where she was born.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Mayor of Carmarthen Russell Sparks said the river was in a "really tough situation".

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Dyfed-Powys Police were called regarding concerns for the safety of a person seen on the A40 between the PC World roundabout and Abergwili roundabout, in Carmarthen, on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Hywel Dda health board said Steffan Ward at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, would be closed while the outbreak was managed "in line with established infection prevention and control procedures".

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

But Owen’s share in the undertaking miscarried through his own defeat near Carmarthen on the 12th of July, and Percy was crushed at Shrewsbury ten days later.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various

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