Campbellton

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Campbell (a surname) +‎ -ton.

The city in New Brunswick is named after colonial administrator Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet (1769–1843).

The town in Newfoundland is named after John Campbell, a local sawmill manager.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Campbellton

  1. A city in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    Synonym: Martins Point (historical)
  2. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Descendants[edit]

  • French: Campbellton

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from English Campbellton. The city is named after colonial administrator Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet (1769–1843).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kam.bɛl.tœn/
  • Hyphenation: Camp‧bell‧ton
  • Rhymes: -œn

Proper noun[edit]

Campbellton m

  1. A city in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada.