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Definition of ashburton

ashburton

/ˈæʃbərtən/
Ash · bur · ton
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ashburton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A large town in the Canterbury region on the South Island of New Zealand, serving as a major hub for the surrounding agricultural and pastoral farming district.

2

British A historic town situated on the southeastern edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England, historically significant as an important center for the tin and wool trades.

3

Australian A residential suburb located in the southeastern part of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

• Nearby Words

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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 Ashburton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ashburton
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