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Northumbrian

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[nawr-thuhm-bree-uhn] / nɔrˈθʌm bri ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Northumbria, Northumberland, or the inhabitants or dialect of either.

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Northumbria or Northumberland.

  2. the English dialect of Northumbria or Northumberland.

Etymology

Origin of Northumbrian

First recorded in 1615–25; Northumbri(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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Pipebot Patrol is a £1.8m project led by Northumbrian Water and funded by the Ofwat Water Breakthrough Challenge.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

Northumbrian Water has been supplying artificially fluoridated water since the late 1960s to Chester-le-Street, Consett, and Stanley in County Durham, Alnwick, Hexham and Cramlington in Northumberland and parts of North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

It is thought the 43-year-old former wing's car was swept away while he tried to drive across a Northumbrian ford during Storm Darragh last month.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

The bill hike varies by region with the regulator agreeing to a rise of 44% for Southern Water, and 11% for Northumbrian Water.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

The Northumbrian coast is the most beautiful length of the whole trip.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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