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North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

3.2
A county in northern England with countryside and old towns
  • proper noun
translation icon : Yorkshire del Norte
  • The county of North Yorkshire is known for its scenic landscapes and historical attractions.

Examples

  • Namaste, Mathew and Sarah, now in North Yorkshire, England.

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  • It's set largely in and around Whitby, on the North Yorkshire coast, scene, of course, of much of Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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  • Every summer, visitors travel to North Yorkshire to enjoy its beautiful views and quaint villages.

  • Exploring the market town of Helmsley is a must when visiting North Yorkshire.

Surface Forms

North Yorkshire main

Morphology

north + Yorkshire

The meaning ('the northern part of Yorkshire') is directly and compositionally derived from the constituents 'north' (northern part) + 'Yorkshire' (the region), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the referent. This place-name pattern (direction + region) is cross-linguistically common, making the MWE transparently interpretable.

Etymology

North Yorkshire means the north part of Yorkshire. The word Yorkshire comes from 'the shire of York', meaning the area around the city of York, so the whole name tells you it is the 'county' in the north around York.