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Clifton¹ Definition

Clif·ton (klif′tən)

noun

a masculine name

Etymology: < cliff + -ton, town; hence, lit., town at the cliff

Clifton² Definition

Clif·ton (klif′tən)

city in NE N.J.: pop. 79,000

Etymology: for the cliffs in the area

Clifton Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • campus: I'm moving to the clifton campus in september.