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When I was at Hartford in Connecticut, where I lived during the war, I published several pieces which were well received, not only by those of my own colour, but by a number of the white people, who thought they might do good among their servants.
Jupiter Hammon

Meaning of "Hartford" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HARTFORD

Hartford  [ˈhɑːtfəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HARTFORD

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Hartford 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 HARTFORD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Hartford

Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut and the historic seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making it Connecticut's fourth-largest city after the coastal cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford. Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", Hartford houses many insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States. Following the American Civil War, Hartford was the wealthiest city in the United States for several decades. In 1868, resident Mark Twain wrote before he died, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief." Today, Hartford is one of the poorest cities in the nation with 3 out of every 10 families living below the poverty line. In 2004, the Hartford metropolitan area ranked second nationally in per capita economic activity, behind only San Francisco. Hartford is ranked 32nd of 318 metropolitan areas in total economic production.

Definition of Hartford in the English dictionary

The definition of Hartford in the dictionary is a port in central Connecticut, on the Connecticut River: the state capital. Pop: 124 387.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HARTFORD


Ashford
ˈæʃfəd
Bedford
ˈbɛdfəd
Bradford
ˈbrædfəd
Brantford
ˈbræntfəd
Crawford
ˈkrɔːfəd
Dartford
ˈdɑːtfəd
Deptford
ˈdɛtfəd
Guildford
ˈɡɪlfəd
Hertford
ˈhɑːtfəd
Oxford
ˈɒksfəd
Rockford
ˈrɒkfəd
rutherford
ˈrʌðəfəd
Stafford
ˈstæfəd
Stamford
ˈstæmfəd
Stanford
ˈstænfəd
Stratford-on-Avon
ˈstrætfəd
Stretford
ˈstrɛtfəd
Trafford
ˈtræfəd
Waterford
ˈwɔːtəfəd
Watford
ˈwɒtfəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HARTFORD

Harte
hartebeest
Harthacanute
Hartington
Hartlepool
Hartley
Hartnell
hartshorn
harum-scarum
harumph
Harun al-Rashid

WORDS THAT END LIKE HARTFORD

afford
Beckford
Beresford
Castleford
Chelmsford
Crockford
ford
Hereford
Lifford
Longford
Mumford
New Bedford
Pickford
Redford
Rumford
Salford
Stableford
Stepford
Strafford
Wexford

Synonyms and antonyms of Hartford in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Hartford» into 25 languages

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

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哈特福德
1,325 millions of speakers

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Hartford
570 millions of speakers

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Hartford
510 millions of speakers

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हार्टफोर्ड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هارتفورد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Хартфорд
278 millions of speakers

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Hartford
270 millions of speakers

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হার্টফোর্ড
260 millions of speakers

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Hartford
220 millions of speakers

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Hartford
190 millions of speakers

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Hartford
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハートフォード
130 millions of speakers

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하트 포드
85 millions of speakers

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Inggil
85 millions of speakers
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Hartford
80 millions of speakers

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ஹார்ட்பர்ட்
75 millions of speakers

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हार्टफोर्ड
75 millions of speakers

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Hartford
70 millions of speakers

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Hartford
65 millions of speakers

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Hartford
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Хартфорд
40 millions of speakers

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Hartford
30 millions of speakers
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Χάρτφορντ
15 millions of speakers
af

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Hartford
14 millions of speakers
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Hartford
10 millions of speakers
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Hartford
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Hartford

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HARTFORD»

The term «Hartford» is very widely used and occupies the 13.546 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HARTFORD» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «HARTFORD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Hartford.
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Jupiter Hammon
When I was at Hartford in Connecticut, where I lived during the war, I published several pieces which were well received, not only by those of my own colour, but by a number of the white people, who thought they might do good among their servants.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HARTFORD»

Discover the use of Hartford in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Hartford and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Families of Early Hartford, Connecticut
This remarkable work contains the genealogical records of over 950 families of early Hartford, Connecticut.
Lucius Barnes Barbour, 1977
2
Hartford County Trolleys
Only 8 out of the 29 cities and towns in the county were without some type of public transit. A busy and prosperous area, Hartford County played a major role in banking, insurance, and manufacturing during the trolley era in Connecticut.
Connecticut Trolley Museum, 2005
3
Hartford Radio
Hartford Radio offers a glimpse into the history of the area's broadcast stations and the people who ran them.
John Ramsey, 2012
4
Hartford
This new volume features the hitherto unavailable collection of the city's evening newspaper, the Hartford Times. This third trip into Hartford's past takes us into the lives and celebrations of the city's residents.
‎2004
5
Hartford
Their faces were mirror images. Their hearts were not.
Angela Elwell Hunt, 2001
6
Hartford Trolleys
By 1908 Hartford had an extensive system of streetcar lines radiating from the city in all directions.
‎2004
7
A Guide to Historic Hartford, Connecticut
Navigation on the rivers quickly established the city as a center for commerce. Author Daniel Sterner delves into the history of Hartford with tours from Bushnell Park to Asylum Hill and through Frog Hollow.
Daniel Sterner, 2012
8
Mad Yankees: The Hartford Retreat for the Insane and ...
Opened in 1824, it was the first hospital of any kind in Connecticut and the only private mental asylum in the nation founded by a state medical society.
Lawrence B. Goodheart, 2003
9
Water for Hartford: The Story of the Hartford Water Works ...
The story of Hartford’s water works is a fascinating one, for it recalls the hard work, great sacrifice, and extraordinary engineering feats necessary to deliver wholesome drinking water to a growing urban center.
Kevin Murphy, 2010
10
Lost Hartford
In the process there were victories and losses, progress and great leadership that already is shaping the Hartford of tomorrow. Lost Hartford is a magical look at Hartford and its evolution from the eighteenth century to today.
Wilson H. Faude, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HARTFORD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Hartford is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sources: Gale Expected To Drop Out Of Hartford Mayor's Race …
Sources: Gale To Drop Out Of Hartford Mayoral Race; Pursue Council Seat. HARTFORD — John Q. Gale, a private attorney who built his campaign for mayor on ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
2
$100K School Project Leaves Hartford For Nepal - Hartford Courant
David Mangus, a teacher at Hartford Public High's Academy of Engineering and Green Technology, tests the control box for a renewable power ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
3
HPD: Illegal Rooming House Shut Down After … - Hartford Courant
HARTFORD — Authorities shut down what police say was an illegal boarding house and made six arrests after finding stolen guns and a ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
4
1-year-old found unresponsive in Hartford, hospitalized in critical …
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A one-year-old is hospitalized after being found unresponsive and unconscious in the bathtub of a Hartford ... «WTNH Connecticut News, Jul 15»
5
Hartford Yard Goats Enlist Fans to Help Name New Mascot | NBC …
The soon-to-be Hartford Yard Goats enlisted fans to choose their new name and now the team is doing the same for its mascot. The Double-A ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
6
Six people arrested in Hartford drug bust | WTNH Connecticut News
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Six people in the capital city are facing charges after a drug bust on Monday inside an unauthorized rooming ... «WTNH Connecticut News, Jul 15»
7
Fire On Main Street In Hartford - Hartford Courant
HARTFORD — A fire in the front stairwell of a three-story brick building on Main Street Tuesday afternoon was set intentionally, fire officials said ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
8
Vigil Held For Hartford Murder Victim | NBC Connecticut
It's a loss almost too much to bear. The family of Daniel Sampel still grapples with why the father of four is gone. "They kill him like animal. «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
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Zachs named new Chair of Board of Jewish … - Hartford Courant
WEST HARTFORD — Eric M. Zachs has been elected the next chair of the board of directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford in its ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
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Texas Roadhouse, trampoline gym planned for New Hartford plaza …
Wachs New Hartford Development filed plans with the town for the plaza, located at 4525-4551 Commercial Drive, calling for two new buildings ... «Utica Observer Dispatch, Jul 15»

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