Kent
pronunciation
How to pronounce Kent in British English:
UK [kent]
How to pronounce Kent in American English:
US [kɛnt]
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- Noun:
- a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; the first to be colonized by the Romans
- United States painter noted for his woodcuts (1882-1971)
Word Origin
- Kent
- Old English, from Latin Canticum, Greek Kantion (51 B.C.E.), an ancient Celtic name often explained as "coastal district," but possibly "land of the hosts or armies." Related: Kentish.
Example
- 1. Kent is profoundly deaf , but he misses nothing .
- 2. Environmentalists quickly blasted kent for his comments .
- 3. His best friend was kent evans son of a unitarian minister .
- 4. Analyst kent pergon says retailers are ready .
- 5. Pyc received her master 's and doctoral degrees from kent state .