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Definition of worthington

worthington

/ˈwɜːr.θɪŋ.tən/
Wor · thing · ton
Plural:Worthingtons
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worthington Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, historically denoting a person from various historic settlements named Worthington in Great Britain.

Example

"Dr. Worthington presented her latest historical research at the academic symposium."

2

American A city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States, situated as a northern suburb of Columbus and known for its historic New England-style downtown.

3

American A city in southwestern Minnesota, United States, serving as the county seat of Nobles County and situated along the shores of Lake Okabena.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'Weorðingatūn', meaning 'the settlement or estate of Weorð's people'. It originated as a place name in various parts of England, including Lancashire and Leicestershire, before becoming a common Anglo-Saxon surname.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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