Charlottesville

English

Etymology

From Charlotte +‎ -s- +‎ -ville. Named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744–1818), the consort of George III.

Proper noun

Charlottesville

  1. An independent city, the county seat of Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. Named after Queen Charlotte.
    Synonym: (informal) C'ville
  2. An unincorporated community in Hancock County and Rush County, Indiana, United States.
  3. An unincorporated community in Union County, Indiana.

Derived terms
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