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Definition of arlington

arlington

/ˈɑːr.lɪŋ.tən/
Ar · ling · ton
Plural:Arlingtons
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arlington Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American An urban county in Northern Virginia, United States, situated directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., and known as the location of the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.

2

American A major city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, recognized as a significant regional hub for professional sports and entertainment.

3

American A widely used metonym referring specifically to Arlington National Cemetery, the principal United States military cemetery located in Virginia.

Example

"The fallen soldier was laid to rest in Arlington with full military honors."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English place names in England (such as Arlington in East Sussex or Gloucestershire), originally meaning 'the settlement of Eorla's people' or 'Ælfrēd's town', combined with the suffix '-ton' (town or estate). In the United States, it is widely associated with prominent municipalities and the national military cemetery.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arlington. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arlington
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