Cumbrian

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adjective

Cum·​bri·​an ˈkəmbrēən How to pronounce Cumbrian (audio)
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: of or from the county of Cumberland, England : of the kind or style prevalent in Cumberland
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: of, relating to, or characteristic of Cumbrians

Cumbrian

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noun

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plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of the county of Cumberland, England

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin Cumbria Cumberland county (from Medieval Latin, ancient Celtic kingdom in northwestern Britain, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh Cymro Welshman) + English -an

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“Cumbria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cumbria. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Cumbria

geographical name

Cum·​bria ˈkəm-brē-ə How to pronounce Cumbria (audio)
county of northwestern England including the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland; capital Carlisle area 2724 square miles (7055 square kilometers), population 499,858
Cumbrian adjective or noun

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