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Definition of markham

markham

/ˈmɑːrkəm/
Plural:Markhams
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markham Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A city in the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario, Canada, located within the Greater Toronto Area and known as a hub for multinational technology companies.

2

A surname of English origin, historically associated with various notable figures in literature, geography, and aviation.

Example

"Beryl Markham was a pioneering aviator and the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west."

• Nearby Words

marketer
marketing
marketplace
markham
markham river
markhor
marking

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'mearc' meaning 'boundary' and 'hām' meaning 'homestead' or 'village'. It originally referred to habitational locations in England, such as Markham in Nottinghamshire, before being adopted as a surname and later as the name for various global settlements, most notably a major Canadian city.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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