Carmarthen

American

[kahr-mahr-thuhn] / kɑrˈmɑr ðən /

noun

a seaport in Carmarthenshire, in southern Wales.
Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthen British

/ kɑːˈmɑːðən /

noun

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

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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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James has also came though the Scarlets as a more natural 12 but Tandy says he sees the Wales future of the 24-year-old from Carmarthen at 13.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

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

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The mayor of Carmarthen automatically takes up the ancient role of Admiral of the Port and Sparks said it "breaks his heart" that his time in the role may see the end of coracle fishing.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

The 23-year-old from Carmarthen started the day at 9am in the first heat of the keirin.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 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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