Glamorgan

/ɡləˈmɔrɡən/ noun

Definition

A historic county in Wales, known for its industrial heritage and coastal areas. Now divided into several modern administrative areas including Vale of Glamorgan.

Etymology

From Welsh 'Gwlad Morgan' meaning 'Land of Morgan,' named after the 10th-century Welsh king Morgan ab Owain. The name combines 'gwlad' (country/land) with the personal name Morgan.

Kelly Says

Glamorgan was the heart of the Welsh coal mining industry and gave its name to a famous cricket county team. The region's transformation from rural farmland to industrial powerhouse and back to a more diverse economy mirrors Wales's entire modern history.

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