Charlottetown en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˈʃɑː.ləˌtaʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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- /ˈʃɑɹ.ləˌtaʊn/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
The name of the city on Prince Edward Island is Charlotte + town. The city is named after Queen Charlotte (1744-1818). The town in Labrador was named after the city on Prince Edward Island by the local resident Benjamin Powell, who had hoped that the settlement might one day reach a similar size and importance.
Meanings
- The capital city and county seat of Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Translations (2)
ko 샬럿타운 (capital of Prince Edward Island) · bg Шарлъттаун (capital of Prince Edward Island)