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Definition of richmond

richmond

/ˈrɪtʃ.mənd/
Rich · mond
Plural:Richmonds
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richmond Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in the east-central part of the state along the James River, known for its significant role in American history.

2

British A suburban town and borough in southwest London, England, situated on the River Thames and renowned for its expansive royal park.

3

Canadian A coastal city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, part of Metro Vancouver and home to the Vancouver International Airport.

Word Nuance & Usage

As a place name, 'Richmond' is heavily duplicated worldwide; regional context is required to distinguish between the capital of Virginia, the London borough, or the city in British Columbia.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Richmond. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/richmond
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