English Explanatory Dictionary

hometown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.
  2. Designating a decision or judgement that is biased, or perceived to be biased, in favour of local preference.

Pronunciation

/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hometown.wav

Word forms

hometown hometowns home town

Etymology

From home + town.

Derived words

homeboy hometowned hometowner hometownish
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