Caerleon

[ kahr-lee-uhn ]

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noun

a town in Newport, in southeastern Wales: site of an ancient Roman fortress, a supposed seat of King Arthur's court.

Caerleon

/ ��ɑːˈ��ɪə�� /

noun

a town in SE Wales, in Newport county borough on the River Usk: traditionally the seat of King Arthur's court. Pop: 9392 (2001)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Caerleon¹

From Welsh Caerllion, from Welsh Cair Legeion “Fortress of the (Roman) Legion”

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Example Sentences

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He also moved back to his family's homeland, settling in Caerleon near Newport.

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A profile on Dua Saleh from Netflix series Sex Education, photographed at Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre wearing Prada for Face magazine was another highlight.

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Lucy Purcell, headteacher at Caerleon Comprehensive, says looking at the school year is a "positive thing".

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Angela and Nick Gartside, both 67, from Caerleon, Newport, still have over half left of the £600 in local currency they brought, so have booked a day by the pool at an expensive hotel to "offload some Riyals".

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Caroline Bird, 52, from Caerleon, Newport, added: "Against the USA, we were happy with a draw but this is a must-win and I think we will."

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Caeremoniale Episcoporum Caernarfon

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