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Meaning of "Wilmington" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WILMINGTON

Wilmington  [ˈwɪlmɪŋtən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WILMINGTON

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Wilmington 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 WILMINGTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Wilmington in the English dictionary

The definition of Wilmington in the dictionary is a port in N Delaware, on the Delaware River: industrial centre. Pop: 72 051.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WILMINGTON


Accrington
ˈækrɪŋtən
Arlington
ˈɑːlɪŋtən
Barrington
ˈbærɪŋtən
Bennington
ˈbɛnɪŋtən
Bloomington
ˈbluːmɪŋtən
Burlington
ˈbɜːlɪŋtən
Carrington
ˈkærɪŋtən
Darlington
ˈdɑːlɪŋtən
Ellington
ˈɛlɪŋtən
Harrington
ˈhærɪŋtən
Islington
ˈɪzlɪŋtən
lamington
ˈlæmɪŋtən
Lexington
ˈlɛksɪŋtən
Lymington
ˈlɪmɪŋtən
Orpington
ˈɔːpɪŋtən
skimmington
ˈskɪmɪŋtən
Warrington
ˈwɒrɪŋtən
Washington
ˈwɒʃɪŋtən
Wellington
ˈwɛlɪŋtən
Whittington
ˈwɪtɪŋtən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WILMINGTON

Wills
willy
willy wagtail
willy-nilly
willy-willy
willyard
Wilno
Wilson
Wilson cloud chamber
Wilson´s petrel
Wilson´s snipe
Wilsonian
wilt
wilted
wiltja
Wilton
Wilton House
Wilts
Wiltshire
Wiltshire Horn

WORDS THAT END LIKE WILMINGTON

Addington
Aldington
Babington
Bebington
Bedlington
Bonington
Eddington
Hartington
Lake Washington
Langton
Mount Washington
Norrington
quarrington
Sherrington
Tarkington
Woffington

Synonyms and antonyms of Wilmington in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Wilmington» into 25 languages

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

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威尔明顿
1,325 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
570 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विलमिंगटन
380 millions of speakers
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ويلمنجتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Уилмингтон
278 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
270 millions of speakers

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Wilmington ডাক
260 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
220 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
190 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウィルミントン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

윌 밍턴
85 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
85 millions of speakers
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Wilmington
80 millions of speakers

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வில்மிங்டன்
75 millions of speakers

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विलमिंग्टन
75 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
70 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
65 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Вілмінгтон
40 millions of speakers

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Wilmington
30 millions of speakers
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Γουίλμινγκτον
15 millions of speakers
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Wilmington
14 millions of speakers
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Wilmington
10 millions of speakers
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Wilmington
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Wilmington

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WILMINGTON»

The term «Wilmington» is very widely used and occupies the 13.470 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WILMINGTON» OVER TIME

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

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3 QUOTES WITH «WILMINGTON»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Wilmington.
1
Jonathan Carroll
The Wilmington, Delaware, television station that bills itself as The Family Minded Station is Channel 69.
2
Althea Gibson
Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Maddie Hasson
I met my agent through a casting director here in Wilmington after I auditioned for a Disney movie.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WILMINGTON»

Discover the use of Wilmington in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Wilmington and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wilmington
The Port of Los Angeles neighborhood of Wilmington was included in the 1784 Spanish land grant of Rancho San Pedro and was known as New San Pedro from 1858 to 1863, when it became the city of Wilmington.
Simie Seaman, 2008
2
Wilmington
Since 1739, Wilmington has seen centuries of change along the banks of the Cape Fear River to the beaches of the Atlantic.
Susan Taylor Block, 2007
3
Wilmington
The first settlers began arriving in the Wilmington region in the early 1800s. Less than a decade later, in 1810, Wilmington was chosen as the county seat for the newly formed Clinton County.
Laura Lanese, Eileen Brady, 2010
4
Ghosts of Old Wilmington
Rising from the banks of the Cape Fear River like a spectral stage, Wilmington, North Carolina, remains one of America's most haunted cities.
John Hirchak, 2006
5
Wilmington, North Carolina, to 1861
"Part II covers the years 1789 to 1861: the development of the port, the wide variety of social activities, the growth of the African American population, and Wilmington's role in state and national politics."--BOOK JACKET.
Alan D. Watson, 2003
6
Mexican Americans in Wilmington
Through education, hard work, and determination, Wilmington's Mexican Americans have contributed extensively to the harbor's vibrant American way of life.
Olivia Cueva-Fernandez, 2011
7
The Wilmington Shipyard: Welding a Fleet for Victory in ...
Author Ralph Lee Scott examines the impact of this shipyard and its effect on Wilmington's transformation from a sleepy post-Depression coastal town into a major state industrial center.
Ralph L. Scott, 2007
8
The Wilmington & Raleigh Rail Road Company, 1833-1854
In 1833, the Wilmington & Raleigh Rail Road Company set out to connect the port city of Wilmington to North Carolina's capital.
James C. Burke, 2011
9
The Wilmington Campaign: Last Departing Rays of Hope
In addition to complete coverage (with significant new information) of both battles for Fort Fisher, "The Wilmington Campaign" includes the first detailed examination of the attack and defence of Fort Anderson.
Chris Eugene Fonvielle, 2001
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Narrative, Political Unconscious and Racial Violence in ...
First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Leslie H. Hossfeld, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WILMINGTON»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Wilmington is used in the context of the following news items.
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Wilmington streets close during Beau Biden funeral
A number of streets in Wilmington will be closed again Saturday in conjunction with the funeral for the late Beau Biden. On Saturday, a 10:30 a.m. Mass will take ... «The News Journal, Jun 15»
2
LIVE VIDEO: Beau Biden viewing in Wilmington
Watch live video coverage from St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wilmington, as the first of two more public memorial services for Beau Biden begins. «The News Journal, Jun 15»
3
Amtrak train collides with truck carrying bacon near Wilmington
The train left San Antonio, Texas on Thursday and was headed for Chicago. The accident happened about 60 miles southwest of Chicago in Wilmington, Ill. «WLS-TV, Jun 15»
4
UNC Wilmington baseball stays alive with 8-2 win against Tulane
The UNCW baseball team roundly dispelled any notion of nerves on the brink of NCAA elimination during a 3-hour, 15-minute rain delay Sunday. During the ... «Charlotte Observer, May 15»
5
Paula Deen's Wilmington Island home hits the market for $12.5 million
Paula Deen recently listed her 14,500-square-foot Wilmington Island home on the market for $12.5 million. The property also includes a barn, dock house and ... «Savannah Morning News, May 15»
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Fire strikes former Bancroft Mills in Wilmington
A two-alarm fire struck the abandoned former Bancroft Mills complex along the Brandywine in Wilmington early Saturday, sending flames high into the overnight ... «The News Journal, May 15»
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1 Dead, 15 Injured After 'Suspicious' Fire at Wilmington Hotel …
One man was killed and at least 15 others, including a child, suffered injuries Thursday morning after a fire ripped through a two-story Wilmington hotel, forcing ... «KTLA, Apr 15»
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The Wilmington Blue Rocks to debut Krispy Kreme doughnut hot …
And while the Phillies are doing that with spring training, the minor league Wilmington Blue Rocks are taking a different approach. Behold, the doughnut hot dog:. «Philly.com, Mar 15»
9
NC fines Duke for coal ash leaks near Wilmington
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina regulators have hit Duke Energy with a $25.1 million fine related to contamination from a coal ash pond at its L.V. Sutton Steam ... «WRAL.com, Mar 15»
10
Kasich's speech to return spotlight to recession-racked Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Ohio — Folks in this little city are thankful for all the interest and help: the national TV coverage, the attention from politicians of all stripes, the ... «Columbus Dispatch, Feb 15»

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