Londonderry

== English == === Etymology === From London +‎ Derry, its name until the early 17th century when by decree of a charter granted by James I to a group of London merchants the current name was adopted. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈlʌndənˌdɛɹi/ (archaic) IPA(key): /ˌlʌndənˈdɛɹi/, /ˈlʌndənd(ə)ɹi/ === Proper noun === Londonderry A city in County Londonderry, in northwestern Northern Ireland; also known as Derry. One of the six traditional counties of Northern Ireland, known as County Londonderry or County Derry. A village in Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry parish, North Yorkshire, England, previously in Hambleton district (OS grid ref SE3087). A suburb of Smethwick, Sandwell borough, West Midlands, England (OS grid ref SP0087). A suburb of Sydney in City of Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. A ghost town near Coolgardie, Western Australia. An unincorporated community in Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada. A town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. An unincorporated community in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. An unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio, United States. A town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. A marquisate in the Irish peerage. ==== Usage notes ==== The naming of Londonderry / Derry is controversial; see Derry/Londonderry name dispute. To avoid controversy, some people refer the city as Foyleside. ==== Translations ==== === References ===