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Cambrian

Cambrian

9.9
A person who comes from Wales, often mentioned in older books or history
  • noun
  • /ˈkæmbriən/
  • Archaic
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  • As a proud Cambrian, she cherished the traditions of her homeland.

Examples

  • Several famous poets were Cambrians who wrote passionately about Wales.

  • The historian described the struggles faced by the Cambrian population in the 19th century.

  • The Cambrian culture has a rich history.

  • Many Cambrians take pride in their heritage.

  • As a proud Cambrian, she cherished the traditions of her homeland.

  • Several famous poets were Cambrians who wrote passionately about Wales.

  • The historian described the struggles faced by the Cambrian population in the 19th century.

Synonyms

Welsh
vsCambrian
9 1.6

A person from Wales

is used mainly in historical or literary contexts for people from Wales

Compounds

Cambrian Mountains
7.2

A range of rough hills and flat high areas running north to south through central Wales

Cambrian period
  • Specialized
7.9

The first period of the Paleozoic Era about 544 to 500 million years ago when many sea animals first appear

Surface Forms

Cambrian singular
Cambrians plural

Morphology

Cambrian = Cambria (transparent) = Cambria + an

Formed regularly from the place-name 'Cambria' with the demonymic suffix '-an', so the meaning 'of/from Cambria (Wales)' is directly derivable if the base is known.

Etymology

Cambrian comes from Cambria, the old Latin name for Wales, and from Welsh Cymru which means 'Wales'. So a Cambrian is simply a person who comes from Wales.