milton

/ˈmɪltən/

Definitions

1. noun

A city in northeastern England, or a person from Milton.

“She was a Milton native, proud of her hometown’s history.”

2. proper noun

A surname, especially for people named after the place or John Milton, the English poet.

“John Milton, the famous poet, is often referred to as Milton.”

3. noun

A suffix used in English language to form names of places, especially in England.

“The Milton suffix is often found in place names, such as Milton Keynes.”

Synonyms

  • Englishman
  • northerner
  • person from northeastern England

Antonyms

  • person from southern England
  • southerner