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Lakeland

Lakeland

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A region in northwest England with lakes and mountains, often called the Lake District and popular with visitors
  • proper noun
  • /ˈleɪk.lənd/
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  • Adventure seekers flock to Lakeland to hike its scenic mountains and explore its vibrant nature.

Examples

  • I had just arrived in Lakeland the month before.

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  • Come by one of their locations around North Lakeland and help spread the Christmas spirit on Black Friday.

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  • Lakeland connects high school and college students to what is happening in Lakeland and what opportunities our community offers beyond school.

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  • Click the tabs above for information on Lakeland's best places to eat, shop, play, and work.

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  • I live in Lakeland, which is right between Tampa to the west and Orlando to the east.

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  • I was fortunate enough to be at that Victory rally/send-off in Lakeland, FL this morning.

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  • - We have with us Geoffrey Westcott who was attacked by the dogs, which have been terrifying Lakeland for the past four weeks.

  • - Lakeland shopkeeper Phyllis Dawson was awakened early yesterday by two dogs which have recently been causing havoc with farmers around Dunnerdale, in the heart of the Lake District.

  • Many tourists visit Lakeland each year to enjoy its beautiful lakes and stunning landscapes.

  • The Lakeland region is famous for its picturesque views and charming villages.

Synonyms

Lake District
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A beautiful area in northwest England with lakes, mountains, and small villages that visitors like

is a broader less formal name sometimes used instead of the specific official name

Compounds

A small, hardy dog with wiry hair from the Lake District in England used for hunting and as a pet

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Lakeland = lake + land (transparent) = lake + land

The place name is a straightforward compound meaning 'land of lakes' and is directly interpretable from 'lake' + 'land'.

Etymology

The word Lakeland is made from two common English words, lake and land, so it literally means 'land of lakes'. That's why Lakeland is used for the scenic region in northwestern England, often called the Lake District, because it is full of lakes and hills.