Ceredigion

American  

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

noun

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

---

Ceredigion British  

/ ˌkɛrəˈdɪɡjən /

noun

1. 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)

---

Etymology

Origin of Ceredigion

See Cardiganshire ( def. )

Example Sentences

Davies, Ceredigion council's cabinet member for finance, said he hoped the changes would lead to more availability of parking spaces.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

In September 2022, Ong was given a conditional job offer at Ceredigion Council as a night care assistant, and needed to provide a reference.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It has had a devastating effect on Helen, from Penrhyn-coch near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, who went from enjoying sea swims and daily dog walks to "struggling to make new memories", according to daughter Jane Richards.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Ceredigion council said the rise which came in last summer would simplify charges and ensure the authority balances its budget.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The parish is roughly the maenol, the district is the commote or the cantrev, the shire is the little kingdom—like Ceredigion or Morgannwg—which fought so sturdily against any attempt to subject it.

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