Definitions

1. noun

A noble title in the British peerage, ranking below a marquess.

“The Rutherford family has held the title for generations.”

2. proper noun

A city in New Zealand, located in the South Island.

“Rutherford is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.”

3. proper noun

A Scottish surname and the name of several people, including Ernest Rutherford, a physicist who discovered the proton.

“The physicist Ernest Rutherford made significant contributions to nuclear physics.”