Ceredigion

American

[kair-uh-dig-yahn, kair-uh-dig-ee-ahn] / ˌkɛər əˈdɪg yɑn, ˌkɛər əˈdɪg i ɑn /

noun

a county in western Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire. 688 sq. mi. (1,783 sq. km).

Ceredigion British

/ ˌkɛrəˈdɪɡjən /

noun

a county of W Wales, on Cardigan Bay: created in 1996 from part of Dyfed; corresponds to the former Cardiganshire (abolished 1974): mainly agricultural, with the Cambrian Mountains in the E and N. Administrative centre: Aberaeron. Pop: 77 200 (2003 est). Area: 1793 sq km (692 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Ceredigion

See Cardiganshire ( def. )

Example Sentences

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You can find a full list of candidates for Ceredigion Penfro here.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

All major parties are expected to contest Ceredigion Penfro - you can find a full list of candidates here.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Ceredigion Penfro is a new constituency created by merging the Ceredigion Preseli and the Mid and South Pembrokeshire UK Parliamentary constituency.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

According to legend, St David's father was Sant, the Prince of Powys, while his grandfather was King Ceredig, who founded Ceredigion.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Llywelyn left Snowdon, and went to Ceredigion and the Vale of Towy to put new heart in his allies, and from there he passed on to the valley of the Wye.

From Short History of Wales by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

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