Hampshire

American  

[hamp-sher, -sheer] / ˈhæmp ʃər, -ʃɪər /

noun

1. Also called Hants. a county in S England. 1,460 sq. mi. (3,780 sq. km).

2. Also called Hampshire Down. one of an English breed of sheep having a dark face, ears, and legs, noted for the rapid growth of its lambs.

3. one of an English breed of black hogs having a broad band of white over the shoulders and front legs.

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Hampshire ¹ British  

/ ˈhæmpˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1. Hants. a county of S England, on the English Channel: crossed by the Hampshire Downs and the South Downs, with the New Forest in the southwest and many prehistoric and Roman remains: the geographical and ceremonial county includes Portsmouth and Southampton, which became independent unitary authorities in 1997. Administrative centre: Winchester. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 251 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3679 sq km (1420 sq miles)

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Hampshire ² British  

/ ˈhæmpʃə /

noun

1. Sir Stuart. 1914–2004, British philosopher: his publications include Thought and Action (1959), Two Theories of Morality (1977), and Innocence and Experience (1989)

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In his report Sir Brian Langstaff said it had "left long scars, not only in this Hampshire community but across the UK".

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Five of the nine states most likely to decide Senate control border Canada — Alaska, Ohio, Michigan, New Hampshire and Maine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Hampshire Police earlier said an arrest had been made after a "boat that had an emergency responder on board" was damaged in the Channel on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

In eight of those states, average hourly wages have risen by less than inflation: Alaska, Nebraska, Iowa, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, New Hampshire and Maine.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Horton finally overtook Grierson in New Hampshire on the thirty-ninth day, reaching his goal in fifty-two days, nine hours.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson