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Definition of willimantic
willimantic
/ˌwɪl.ɪˈmæn.tɪk/
Wil · li · man · tic
willimantic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
American A census-designated place and village located in Windham County, Connecticut, United States, historically renowned as the 'Thread City' for its prominent role in the 19th and 20th-century American textile industry.
2
American A river in eastern Connecticut that flows generally southward to join the Shetucket River, historically providing essential water power for the region's textile mills.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Willimantic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/willimantic