Fareham

American

[fair-uhm] / ˈfɛər əm /

noun

an urban district in Hampshire, S England, near Portsmouth.

Fareham British

/ ˈfɛərəm /

noun

a market town in S England, in S Hampshire. Pop: 37 440 (2001 est)

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The Fareham and Waterlooville MP was unveiled as the party's latest recruit by leader Nigel Farage at a rally for activists in central London.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The Royal Marines Band from HMS Collingwood surprised him with a special day filled with classical music at a care home in Fareham, Hampshire.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

Mr Gove also told two other councils - Chorley and Fareham - that developers could bypass them and apply direct to the government's planning inspectorate for permission to build.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2023

The 60-year-old, who has autism, had been living at a high needs care home in Fareham, Hampshire.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

There is evidence to show that Fareham had become a borough before 1264, but no charter can be found.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

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