Campbellton

English

Etymology

From Campbell (a surname) +‎ -ton.

The city in New Brunswick is named after colonial administrator Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet (1769–1843).

The town in Newfoundland is named after John Campbell, a local sawmill manager.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkæm.bəl.tən/
• Hyphenation: Camp‧bell‧ton
• Rhymes: -æmbəltən

Proper noun

Campbellton

1. A city in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada.

   Synonym: Martins Point (historical)

2. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Descendants

• → French: Campbellton

French

Etymology

Borrowed from English Campbellton. The city is named after colonial administrator Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet (1769–1843).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kam.bɛl.tœn/
• Hyphenation: Camp‧bell‧ton
• Rhymes: -œn

Proper noun

Campbellton m

1. A city in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada.