Definitions

1. noun

A person bearing the surname Hamilton, or a city, town, or district named after one, especially Hamilton, New Zealand, or Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

“Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States.”

2. proper noun

Hamilton, a surname of Scottish origin, referring to a landowner or a town in Scotland.

“He’s a member of the Hamilton family from Scotland.”

3. proper noun

Hamilton, a city in Ontario, Canada.

“I’m moving to Hamilton, Ontario, for work.”

4. proper noun

Hamilton, a city in New Zealand.

“The beautiful Hamilton city is a must-visit in New Zealand.”

5. proper noun

A musical that tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

“I saw the hit Broadway musical Hamilton and loved it.”