Georgetown

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geographical name (1)

George·​town ˈjȯrj-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce Georgetown (audio)
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section of Washington, D.C., in the western part of the city
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city in central Texas north of Austin population 47,400
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city and port on the Atlantic in northeastern Guyana population 162,000

Note: Georgetown is the capital of Guyana.

George Town

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geographical name (2)

1
town and capital of the Cayman Islands on Grand Cayman Island
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or Penang
pə-ˈnaŋ How to pronounce George Town (audio)
-ˈnäŋ
city and port on Penang Island, Malaysia population 234,930

Note: George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang.

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“Georgetown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Georgetown. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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