Meaning of Milton Keynes | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Originally a village in Buckinghamshire, now a purpose-built city in central England, United Kingdom, containing the towns of Bletchley, Wolverton, Stony Stratford, and many smaller villages.
2. A unitary authority and borough with city status (City of Milton Keynes) in Buckinghamshire.
3. A civil parish (served by Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council) for the village within the City of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (OS grid ref SP8839).

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Examples

“A Milton Keynes is up against a long-term cost⟳ disadvantage.”

“Now a Milton Keynes resident knows a concrete cow when he sees one but . . .”

“They are now displayed in a Milton Keynes park⟳ near the railway line.”

“Without official recognition Gatwick has become⟳ the Milton Keynes of the south side of London, and Stansted looks set⟳ to be the same for the north-east.”

“Nearby was the tidier town of Tychy, a faceless Milton Keynes type⟳ of place⟳ without the roundabouts.”

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