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Definition of ellenborough

ellenborough

/ˈɛl.ən.bər.ə/
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ellenborough Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A residential village and ward situated near the town of Maryport in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, in North West England.

2

Australian A river located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, which flows into the Hastings River.

3

British An aristocratic title within the Peerage of the United Kingdom, most historically notable for being held by Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, who served as the Governor-General of India in the 1840s.

Example

"The policies enacted by Lord Ellenborough during his time in India sparked extensive debate back in the British Parliament."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'Alneburgh', meaning a fort or fortification (burgh) near the River Ellen in modern-day Cumbria, England. It subsequently lent its name to titles of peerage and various locations globally during the era of the British Empire.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ellenborough. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ellenborough
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