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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Amherst
"Amherst ist bekannt für seine Hochschulen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A proper noun referring to a place name, particularly a town in Massachusetts, USA, or a university.
"Amherst is known for its prestigious colleges and beautiful landscapes." - 2
A reference to institutions or locations named after Jeffrey Amherst.
"The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a major public research university."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Amherst' is derived from the surname of Jeffrey Amherst, a British Army officer in the 18th century. The name itself has roots in Old French, from 'ham' meaning 'home' and 'erst' meaning 'the place of'. It has evolved to refer to various locations and institutions named after him, particularly in North America.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Amherst" is said worldwide
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Amherst
Transliteration: Amherst
"Amherst est une ville universitaire aux États-Unis."
Amherst
Transliteration: Amherst
"Amherst ist bekannt für seine Hochschulen."
Amherst
Transliteration: Amherst
"Amherst è una città universitaria negli Stati Uniti."
Amherst
Transliteration: Amherst
"Amherst es conocida por sus universidades."
Amherst
Transliteration: Amherst
"Amherst é uma cidade universitária nos Estados Unidos."
अम्हर्स्ट
Transliteration: Amherst
"अम्हर्स्ट अमेरिका में एक विश्वविद्यालय शहर है।"
阿默斯特
Transliteration: Āmòsītè
"阿默斯特是美国的一座大学城。"
암허스트
Transliteration: Amheoseuteu
"암허스트는 미국의 대학 도시입니다."
アムハースト
Transliteration: Amuhāsuto
"アムハーストはアメリカの大学町です。"
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