Northampton
geographical name
North·amp·ton
nȯr-ˈtham(p)-tən
nȯrth-ˈham(p)-
1
city in west central Massachusetts on the Connecticut River north of Holyoke
2
town in central England that is the capital of the county of Northamptonshire
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“Northampton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Northampton. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.
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