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Definition of montgomery

montgomery

/mɒntˈɡʌm.ər.i/
Mont · gom · er · y
Plural:Montgomerys
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montgomery Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the state of Alabama, located in the southeastern United States on the Alabama River, historically significant as a central site of the American Civil Rights Movement.

2

A relatively common surname of Norman and Scottish origin.

Example

"General Bernard Montgomery was a highly decorated British military commander during the Second World War."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Norman place name Sainte-Foy-de-Montgommery in Calvados, France, which translates to 'Mount of Gomericus' (a Germanic personal name). Brought to the British Isles during the Norman Conquest, it became a prominent surname and eventually a common place name in North America.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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