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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLancaster
Pronunciation / Transliteration: laŋkastɛɾ
"Lancaster es una ciudad histórica en el noroeste de Inglaterra."
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A historic city in Lancashire, England, known for its castle, university, and significant role in British heritage.
"They took a weekend trip to explore the historic architecture of Lancaster." - 2
A surname or a geographical place name applied to various locations and institutions globally, notably in the United States and Canada.
"Lancaster, Pennsylvania is known for its rich agricultural heritage and Amish community."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English and Celtic roots, combining the name of the River Lune with the Old English 'ceaster', meaning a Roman fort or camp. Historically associated with the House of Lancaster, a major royal house in English history that played a central role in the Wars of the Roses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lancaster" is said worldwide
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Lancastre
Transliteration: lankastʁ
"Lancastre est une ville historique du nord-ouest de l'Angleterre."
Lancaster
Transliteration: lankastɐ
"Lancaster ist eine historische Stadt im Nordwesten von England."
Lancaster
Transliteration: lantʃaster
"Lancaster è una città storica situata nel nord-ovest dell'Inghilterra."
Lancaster
Transliteration: laŋkastɛɾ
"Lancaster es una ciudad histórica en el noroeste de Inglaterra."
Lancaster
Transliteration: lɐ̃kaʃtɛɾ
"Lancaster é uma cidade histórica localizada no noroeste da Inglaterra."
लैंकेस्टर
Transliteration: lainkesatar
"लैंकेस्टर उत्तर-पश्चिम इंग्लैंड का एक ऐतिहासिक शहर है।"
兰开斯特
Transliteration: Lánkäīsītè
"兰开斯特是英格兰西北部的一座历史名城。"
랭커스터
Transliteration: raengkeoseuteo
"랭커스터는 잉글랜드 북서부에 위치한 역사적인 도시이다."
ランカスター
Transliteration: Rankasutā
"ランカスターはイングランド北西部の歴史ある都市です。"
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