Peterborough County

English

Etymology

The county is named in honour of Canadian politician Peter Robinson (1785 - 1838).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpiː.tɚˌbʌ.ɹoʊ ˈkaʊn.ti/
• Hyphenation: Pe‧ter‧bo‧rough Coun‧ty
• Rhymes: -aʊnti

Proper noun

Peterborough County

1. A county in Southern Ontario, Canada, with its county seat in Peterborough, an independent city.