Llanelli
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Llanelli
From Welsh; literally, “Church of Saint Eluned,” also spelled Almeda, Eilineth, Eiliwedd, and Ellyw; see origin at land ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Born in 1963 in Llanelli, Schofield first underwent surgery for the illness in 2023 and restarted chemotherapy in November 2025 after learning it had spread to her brain.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Born in Llanelli, Wales, on Sept. 4, 1963, she was the daughter of movie producer John D. Schofield, whose credits included “As Good as It Gets” and “Jerry Maguire.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Kim Huntley, a teaching assistant in at a primary school in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, for 17 years said there were more children now that were not "school ready".
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
Sienna said she wants to return to Llanelli and that its stressful arranging transport to college.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
Abbie's daughter Lyndee died in June 2023 of an accidental death after an incident at her home in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
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