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Definition of hartford

hartford

/ˈhɑːrtfərd/
Hart · ford
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hartford Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut, located along the Connecticut River in the New England region, historically recognized as a major global center for the insurance industry.

Example

"We visited the historic Mark Twain House and Museum during our weekend trip to Hartford."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1637 after Hertford, England. The English town's name derives from the Old English 'Heortford', meaning 'a ford frequented by harts (stags)'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hartford. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hartford
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