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cambridge

noun

Simple meaning

A local government area in Perth, Western Australia.

Pronunciation

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kaymbrij

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ˈkeɪmbɹɪdʒ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A local government area (the Town of Cambridge) in Perth, Western Australia.

  2. Ellipsis of University of Cambridge.

  3. A royal dukedom.

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This meaning: A local government area (the Town of Cambridge) in Perth, Western Australia.

Used this way, cambridge is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • Government/politics

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Sense: local government area (the Town of Cambridge) in Perth

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