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I lived in Georgetown in the late '70s about four houses down from the steps.
William Peter Blatty

Meaning of "Georgetown" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GEORGETOWN

Georgetown  [ˈdʒɔːdʒˌtaʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GEORGETOWN

noun
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conjunction
determiner
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Georgetown is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GEORGETOWN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Georgetown in the English dictionary

The definition of Georgetown in the dictionary is the capital and chief port of Guyana, at the mouth of the Demerara River: became capital of the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara in 1784; seat of the University of Guyana. Pop: 237 000 Former name : Stabroek.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GEORGETOWN


Allentown
ˈælənˌtaʊn
Bridgetown
ˈbrɪdʒˌtaʊn
Cabbagetown
ˈkæbɪdʒˌtaʊn
Charlottetown
ˈʃɑːlətˌtaʊn
Chinatown
ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn
dogtown
ˈdɒɡˌtaʊn
Freetown
ˈfriːˌtaʊn
Hogtown
ˈhɒɡˌtaʊn
intown
ˈɪnˌtaʊn
Jamestown
ˈdʒeɪmzˌtaʊn
Kingstown
ˈkɪŋzˌtaʊn
midtown
ˈmɪdˌtaʊn
Motown
ˈməʊˌtaʊn
Provincetown
ˈprɒvɪnsˌtaʊn
Queenstown
ˈkwiːnzˌtaʊn
shantytown
ˈʃæntɪˌtaʊn
Tinseltown
ˈtɪnsəlˌtaʊn
toytown
ˈtɔɪˌtaʊn
Yorktown
ˈjɔːkˌtaʊn
Youngstown
ˈjʌŋzˌtaʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GEORGETOWN

Geordie
George
George Cross
George I
George II
George III
George IV
George Town
George V
George VI
georgette
georgette crepe
Georgia
Georgian
Georgian Bay

WORDS THAT END LIKE GEORGETOWN

chief town
company town
Cookstown
county town
downtown
ghost town
go to town
home town
man about town
market town
new town
Newtown
on the town
out-of-town
resort town
small town
small-town
town
twin town
uptown

Synonyms and antonyms of Georgetown in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Georgetown» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GEORGETOWN

Find out the translation of Georgetown to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Georgetown from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Georgetown» in English.

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乔治敦
1,325 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
570 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
510 millions of speakers

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जॉर्ज टाउन
380 millions of speakers
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جورج تاون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Джорджтаун
278 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
270 millions of speakers

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জর্জ
260 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
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Georgetown
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Georgetown
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジョージタウン
130 millions of speakers

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조지 타운
85 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
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Georgetown
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜார்ஜ்டவுன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जॉर्जटाउन
75 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
70 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
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Georgetown
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Джорджтаун
40 millions of speakers

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Georgetown
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Translator English - Greek

Τζορτζτάουν
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Georgetown
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Georgetown
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Georgetown
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Georgetown

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GEORGETOWN»

The term «Georgetown» is very widely used and occupies the 13.219 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GEORGETOWN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Georgetown

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9 QUOTES WITH «GEORGETOWN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Georgetown.
1
William Peter Blatty
I lived in Georgetown in the late '70s about four houses down from the steps.
2
Sandra Fluke
I was proud to share the stories of my friends at Georgetown Law who have suffered dire medical consequences because our student insurance does not cover contraception for the purpose of preventing pregnancy.
3
Luis Fortuno
I came into the Republican party in 1980, when I was a college student at Georgetown.
4
Denis McDonough
I'm indebted to the teachers who shaped me - from the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Croix Catholic elementary to the monks of St. John's in Minnesota to my professors at Georgetown.
5
Nerlens Noel
Then you've got Georgetown, and I really just like everything about them. When I went down there with my mom, it really opened my eyes to what they were all about. I have to factor in what a school like that can do for me, even away from being a basketball player.
6
Nerlens Noel
It's just a great school and they have a history of developing big men. Georgetown is definitely a great option for me.
7
Ricardo Salinas Pliego
I am honored to serve on the Board of Visitors for Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Being the first board member from Latin America, I hope to provide insight into the economical, social and political issues facing the region, and continue to grow and strengthen this prestigious institution.
8
Luanne Rice
I was married to a law student, and I used to attend classes with him at Georgetown University Law Center. Being of dramatic bent, I was drawn mainly to Criminal law and Evidence classes. A just-beginning writer, I would find an empty chair and listen, mesmerized, to the lectures.
9
P. J. Soles
I went to Briar Cliff College initially, and then I transferred to Georgetown University, because I was a Russian major, and I was one of two girls accepted that year. This was September 1969 - well, that would have been 1970 - into the School Of Languages And Linguistics in Georgetown.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEORGETOWN»

Discover the use of Georgetown in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Georgetown and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Georgetown
Join the author in Georgetown as he takes you on a tour through the town's early years. Visit the schools and churches, the Old Home Week in 1909, the Georgetown Peabody Library, and the Baldpate Inn and Hospital.
Anthony Mitchell Sammarco, 2002
2
Georgetown
Georgetown is now recognized for its outstanding quality of life, vibrant business community, and award-winning historic preservation efforts.
Donna Scarbrough Josey, 2010
3
Georgetown
At the beginning of the 20th century, historian Herman Daniel Jerrett noted that there was "no other part of the world with a placer seam formation filled with small gold-bearing veins and veinlets, so great or so crumpled, crushed and its ...
Sheryl Rambeau, 2010
4
Black Georgetown Remembered: A History of Its Black ...
This book chronicles the rich but little-known history of the Georgetown black community from the colonial period to the present.
Kathleen M. Lesko, 1991
5
Georgetown County, South Carolina
An integral part of the identity of the Lowcountry, the black community has played a prominent role in the successful development of the county over the years, and this volume serves to highlight and celebrate the county's people and their ...
Ramona La Roche, 2000
6
The Bicentennial History of Georgetown University: From ...
"Sets Georgetown's story within the larger educational context quite expertly."-Catholic Historical Review.
Robert Emmett Curran, 1993
7
The Georgetown Ladies' Social Club: Power, Passion, and ...
A portrait of the political and social life of Georgetown cites the influence of such women as Katharine Graham, Lorraine Cooper, and Sally Quinn, while offering insight into Washington life in the late twentieth century.
C. David Heymann, 2004
8
The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters ...
Sprinkled with delectable recipes, the sisters and stars of the hit TLC show DC Cupcakes, sharing memories and the life lessons they've learned, reveal how their Greek grandmother's love of baking and advice inspired them to follow their ...
Katherine Kallinis, Katherine Kallinis Berman, Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne, 2011
9
Georgetown at Two Hundred: Faculty Reflections on the ...
In this book, seventeen faculty members and administrators attempted (in 1989) to answer the fundamental question: How does a university like Georgetown maintain and develop its Catholic and Jesuit identity while actively engaging in the ...
William C. McFadden, 1990
10
Georgetown University
The story begins with the school's founder, Archbishop John Carroll, who first envisioned Georgetown as an academy for training young clergy for the new Catholic Church in America.
Paul R. O'Neill, Paul K. Williams, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEORGETOWN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Georgetown is used in the context of the following news items.
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Georgetown Sunset Cinema Deals and Promos
Malmaison (3401 K St. NW): Offer 1: Mention that you're a Georgetown Sunset Cinema-goer and drinks are buy one get one free! Excludes ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
2
Georgetown County Sheriff's Office search for home invasion suspect
(Georgetown, SC) – Deputies with the Georgetown Sheriff's Office are looking for the person behind a home invasion Saturday afternoon. «WBTW - Myrtle Beach and Florence SC, Jul 15»
3
Georgetown Drive Remains Closed Due to Weather Delays
CHAMPAIGN – Georgetown Drive will remain closed at Mayfair Road until Friday, July 17, weather permitting. This work is part of the city's ... «WAND, Jul 15»
4
Georgetown plan calls for redevelopment, festival space
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Redevelopment of three downtown buildings and more space for festivals is the plan in Georgetown. «KXAN.com, Jul 15»
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Prefrosh Preview: Getting fit at Georgetown
At Georgetown, students both work hard and play hard. While the more popular meaning of play hard will be covered later on in another ... «The Georgetown Voice, Jul 15»
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Georgetown 'WOW' House: East Village Beauty
This week's Georgetown “WOW” house is located at 2455 P St. NW. The home features four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Here's more about this ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
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Pick & Pop: Will Georgetown make the cut for Markelle Fultz?
The schools that are following him hard include Arizona, Louisville, Georgetown, Virginia, Xavier, Florida State and Maryland, among others. «247Sports, Jul 15»
8
Villanova University Bookstore "Fan Pack" includes a Georgetown
Villanova University Bookstore "Fan Pack" includes a Georgetown pennant. By Mike J. @VUhoops on Jul 10, 2015, 4:07p + · Tweet Share on Twitter ... «VU Hoops, Jul 15»
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The Georgetown School adds fifth grade to curriculum
Since its founding two years ago, The Georgetown School, a college preparatory school located at 1200 Highmarket St. in Georgetown, has ... «South Strand news, Jul 15»
10
Open Houses This Weekend in Georgetown
Check back every week for a listing of the latest open houses scheduled in the area and new homes for sale. Scroll through the list below for ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»

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