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Ceredigion

American

[kair-uh-dig-yahn, kair-uh-dig-ee-ahn] / ˌkɛər əˈdɪg yɑn, ˌkɛər əˈdɪg i ɑn /

noun

a county in western Wales, corresponding to the historic county of Cardiganshire. 688 sq. mi. (1,783 sq. km).

Ceredigion British

/ ˌkɛrəˈdɪɡjən /

noun

a county of W Wales, on Cardigan Bay: created in 1996 from part of Dyfed; corresponds to the former Cardiganshire (abolished 1974): mainly agricultural, with the Cambrian Mountains in the E and N. Administrative centre: Aberaeron. Pop: 77 200 (2003 est). Area: 1793 sq km (692 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Ceredigion

See Cardiganshire ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Morgan appears in a social media video published on Thursday where she claims Plaid Cymru would win "at least two seats, maybe even a third" in her constituency of Ceredigion Penfro.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

All major parties are expected to contest Ceredigion Penfro - you can find a full list of candidates here.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The three leaders were taking questions from an audience of voters in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, which is in the new west Wales constituency of Ceredigion Penfro.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Ceredigion council said the rise which came in last summer would simplify charges and ensure the authority balances its budget.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Ceredigion was the western slope of the Plinlimmon range; the eastern slopes had many smaller, but very warlike, districts.

From Short History of Wales by Edwards, Owen Morgan, Sir

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