English

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Etymology

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The town is named after British politician John Hope Simpson (1868 - 1961) in recognition of his support for the economic undertaking which would give rise to the current settlement.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɔɹt ˈhoʊp ˈsɪmp.sən/
  • Hyphenation: Port Hope Simp‧son
  • Rhymes: -ɪmpsən

Proper noun

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Port Hope Simpson

  1. A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador. [From 1934]