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Morgantown

Morgantown

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A city in northern West Virginia near the Pennsylvania border that is home to West Virginia University
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmɔrɡənˌtaʊn/
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  • The unbeaten Syracuse Orangemen have made the journey to Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Examples

  • During the spring, Morgantown's parks are filled with families enjoying the warmer weather.

  • The conference was held in Morgantown, West Virginia, and extended over a three-day period with over 250 participants in attendance.

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  • College football Saturdays in Morgantown are now officially one of the best places to tailgate in the nation.

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  • For three individuals who awoke to this scenario in Morgantown Sunday morning, the reality they faced was much harsher.

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  • The interstate was shut down overnight from Morgantown to the Maryland line after five tractor-trailers jackknifed.

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  • Morgantown is home to Morgantown, West Virginia University, which attracts thousands of students each year.

  • The annual Sports Festival in Morgantown showcases local talent and draws visitors from across the region.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Morgantown = Morgan + town (semi-transparent) = Morgan + town

The name transparently combines the personal name 'Morgan' and 'town', but as a proper noun its referential meaning is arbitrary and cannot be fully derived by learners.

Etymology

Morgantown is a combination of the name Morgan and the word town, because the place was named for a man called Morgan who helped start it. So Morgantown simply means 'Morgan's town', which is why it is the name of the city in northern West Virginia where West Virginia University is located.