Wakefield

geographical name

1
town in eastern Massachusetts north of Boston
2
city in northern England

Note: Wakefield is the capital of West Yorkshire.

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“Wakefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Wakefield. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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