Wrexham
Britishnoun
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a town in N Wales, in Wrexham county borough: seat of the Roman Catholic bishopric of Wales (except the former Glamorganshire); formerly noted for coal-mining. Pop: 42 576 (2001)
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a county borough in NE Wales, created in 1996 from part of Clwyd. Pop: 129 700 (2003 est). Area: 500 sq km (193 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Home Office figures showed that, as of the end of December 2025, 128 asylum seekers were being housed in Wrexham while their claims were processed.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The city of Wrexham, in north Wales, is home to 138,245 people, according to the latest ONS estimates from June 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
King said his current role was more a "party planner" than chairman and hopes Sunday's home game against Wrexham would be a "massive celebration" with the fans.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
In Pendine Park Care Home on the outskirts of Wrexham, Arlene Elano from the Philippines is one of hundreds of staff members from overseas.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Leaving the woman, I put on my best speed, and in about half-an-hour reached Wrexham.
From Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery by Borrow, George Henry
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