Fayetteville

English

Etymology

From Fayette +‎ -ville. Named for Lafayette, a French officer who fought under George Washington in the American Revolutionary War.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfeɪ.ət.vɪl/, /ˈfeɪ.ɪt.vɪl/

Proper noun

Fayetteville

1. A number of places in the United States, including:
   1. A city, the county seat of Washington County, Arkansas.
   2. A township in Washington County, Arkansas, conterminous with the city.
   3. A city, the county seat of Fayette County, Georgia.
   4. A township and village in St. Clair County, Illinois.
   5. A city, the county seat of Cumberland County, North Carolina.
   6. A city, the county seat of Lincoln County, Tennessee.
   7. A town, the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia.

Derived terms

• Fayettenam