Raleigh

American  

[raw-lee, rah-] / ˈrɔ li, ˈrɑ- /

noun

1. Sir Walter. Also Ralegh. 1552?–1618, English explorer and writer, a favorite of Elizabeth I.

2. a city in and the capital of North Carolina, in the central part.

3. a male given name.

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Raleigh ¹ British  

/ ˈrɔːlɪ, ˈrɑː- /

noun

1. a city in E central North Carolina, capital of the state. Pop: 316 802 (2003 est)

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Raleigh ² British  

/ ˈrɔːlɪ, ˈrɑː- /

noun

1. Sir Walter . ?1552–1618, English courtier, explorer, and writer; favourite of Elizabeth I. After unsuccessful attempts to colonize Virginia (1584–89), he led two expeditions to the Orinoco to search for gold (1595; 1616). He introduced tobacco and potatoes into England, and was imprisoned (1603–16) for conspiracy under James I. He was beheaded in 1618

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Homeowners in Raleigh, N.C., were the most likely to cut prices on their for-sale listings, followed by homeowners in Denver and Salt Lake City.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

The gifted artist with an eye for color had just returned from visiting his mother in Raleigh, North Carolina.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Olympian Jenny Simpson collapsed during a community running event Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C., and still is receiving medical treatment a day later.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Olympic medallist Jenny Simpson is receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Mama had never been anywhere much except to Atlanta, once to Raleigh, and once to Social Circle, Georgia, for a two-week visit the summer before she married.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns