Glamorgan

American  

[gluh-mawr-guhn] / gləˈmɔr gən /

noun

1. Also called Glamorganshire. a historic county in southeastern Wales.

2. Vale of Glamorgan, a county in southeastern Wales. 129 sq. mi. (335 sq. km).

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Glamorgan British  

/ ɡləˈmɔːɡən /

noun

1. a former county of SE Wales: divided into West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, and South Glamorgan in 1974; since 1996 administered by the county of Swansea and the county boroughs of Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Vale of Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil, and part of Caerphilly

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Etymology

Origin of Glamorgan

From Welsh; literally “country of Morgan,” equivalent to gwlad “country” + Morgan (Hen ab Owain) “Morgan (the Old, Son of Owain”), king of Morgannwg (died 975)

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Example Sentences

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Glamorgan

McHugh, from Llantwit Major, in the Vale of Glamorgan, said Sir Tom was so warm and supportive that it felt "as if you've known him for years".

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Cate McHugh, from Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, appeared stunned when she heard her name announced on the ITV show, telling viewers "I did it" when asked how she was feeling.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Fleming has brought in Richard Dawson, who leaves his position as Glamorgan head coach, alongside former England wicketkeeper James Foster and South African Eric Simons.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

England national selector Marcus North said: "Mason Crane has been performing consistently for Glamorgan across both formats during the summer. He's an experienced, high-class leg-spinner who thoroughly deserves another opportunity at international level."

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

I would haf yes know, poy, tat tey are from Glamorgan—from Glamorgan, I tell you!

From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

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