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Definition of chesterton

chesterton

/ˈtʃɛstərtən/
Ches · ter · ton
Plural:Chestertons
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Adjective:Chestertonian
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chesterton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936), a prolific English writer, philosopher, literary critic, and Christian apologist renowned for his Father Brown detective stories and works such as 'Orthodoxy'.

Example

"The seminar explored how Chesterton used paradox and wit to challenge prevailing modern philosophies."

2

American A town in Porter County, northwestern Indiana, United States, located near the southern shore of Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park.

3

British A northeastern suburb of the city of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, England, situated along the northern bank of the River Cam.

• Nearby Words

chest
chested
chesterfield
chesterton
chestful
chestnut
chesty

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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