Paterson

geographical name

Pat·​er·​son ˈpa-tər-sən How to pronounce Paterson (audio)
city in northeastern New Jersey on the Passaic River north of Newark population 146,199

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

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