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Definition of aberdeen
aberdeen
/ˌæbərˈdiːn/
Ab · er · deen
aberdeen Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Scottish A major port city in northeastern Scotland, United Kingdom, situated where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea, historically renowned for its offshore oil industry and distinctive grey granite architecture.
2
American A coastal city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States, historically significant for its timber and fishing industries.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aberdeen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aberdeen