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Definition of hobart

hobart

/ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
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hobart Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian The capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania, located in the southeastern part of the state on the estuary of the Derwent River.

Example

"During our tour of Tasmania, we spent a beautiful weekend exploring the historic waterfront and vibrant arts scene of Hobart."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Founded in 1804 as a British penal colony, the settlement was named after Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire, who served as the Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hobart. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hobart
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