Sydney

Sydney
Sydney Australian city, founded 1788 and named for British Home Secretary Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733-1800). The family name (also Sidney) is lit. "dweller by the well-watered land," from O.E. sid "side" + ieg "island."

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