"Wilkes-Barre" meaning in English

See Wilkes-Barre in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈwɪlks.bɛ.ɹi/ [US], /ˈwɪlks.bɛəɹ/ [US], /ˈwɪlks.bɑɹ/ [US], /ˈwɪlks.bəˌɹi/ [US]
Etymology: Named after John Wilkes and Isaac Barré. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wilkes-Barre
  1. A city, the county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Wikipedia link: Isaac Barré, John Wilkes, Wilkes-Barre Categories (place): Cities in Pennsylvania, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in Pennsylvania, USA, Places in the United States
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