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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"Why should we have to go out and pay for all this stuff?," added Gill, who lives in one of the worst-affected streets in Llanelli.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Shops surrounding affected areas in Llanelli have run out of fly spray with locals saying they believe the infestation is linked to a nearby metal recycling plant.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
"We understand the concerns raised by residents and businesses in parts of Llanelli regarding increased fly activity and appreciate the frustration this is causing," said councillor Aled Vaughan Owen of Carmarthenshire council.
From BBC ● Jul. 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
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