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Definition of hopetoun

hopetoun

/ˈhoʊptən/
hope · toun
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hopetoun Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A coastal town located on the Southern Ocean in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, known as a gateway to the Fitzgerald River National Park.

2

Scottish A historic estate and prominent stately home near South Queensferry, Scotland, built in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Example

"Tourists often visit Hopetoun House to admire its magnificent Georgian architecture and extensive grounds."

3

Australian A rural town in the Mallee region of Victoria, Australia, known for its wheat farming and the nearby Lake Lascelles.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Scottish title Earl of Hopetoun, originating from the lands of Hopetoun in Scotland (meaning 'Hope's town'). The Australian towns were named in honor of John Adrian Louis Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, who served as the first Governor-General of Australia.

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