Exeter
Americannoun
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a city in Devonshire, in southwestern England: known for its cathedral.
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a town in southeastern New Hampshire.
noun
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Ms. Gibson, a professor emeritus of literature at the University of Exeter in England, is a proponent of the study of local history, which she calls “the foundation of national and global history.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Eddie Lever had finished his first year at the University of Exeter when he decided the course wasn't for him.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
It was her break down the left wing in Exeter which set up Olivia Apps' game-levelling try.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The Exeter incident is especially significant because it occurred when electrical technology was still in its infancy.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
That is to say, this is a private residence; this room, made so kindly available to me tonight by the Taylors, was once occupied by their eldest son, now long grown and living in Exeter.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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