Londonderry

English

Etymology

From London +‎ Derry, its name until the early 17th century when by decree of a charter granted by James I to a group of London merchants the current name was imposed.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlʌndənˌdɛɹi/
• (archaic) IPA^(key): /ˌlʌndənˈdɛɹi/, /ˈlʌndənd(ə)ɹi/

Proper noun

Londonderry

1. A city in County Londonderry, in northwestern Northern Ireland; also known as Derry.
2. One of the six traditional counties of Northern Ireland, known as County Londonderry or County Derry.
3. A village in Hambleton district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE3087).
4. A suburb of Smethwick, Sandwell borough, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SP0087).
5. A suburb in City of Penrith, New South Wales, Australia.
6. A ghost town near Coolgardie, Western Australia.
7. An unincorporated community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
8. A town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States.
9. An unincorporated community in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States.
10. An unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio, United States.
11. A town in Windham County, Vermont, United States.
12. A marquisate in the Irish peerage.

Usage notes

• The naming of Londonderry / Derry is controversial; see Derry/Londonderry name dispute.

Translations

city in Northern Ireland — see Derry

county in Northern Ireland — see Derry