Definition of "Wright"

A British surname originating as an occupation from a maker of machinery; found in many combinations such as Cartwright.  examples

An American surname from French; also a confused anglicization of the French le droit.  examples

A number of places in the United States:

1. A census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida.  examples

2. An unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa.  examples

3. An unincorporated community in Ford County, Kansas.  examples

4. A minor city in Carlton County, Minnesota.  examples

5. A town in Schoharie County, New York.  examples

6. An unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia.  examples

7. A town in Campbell County, Wyoming.  examples

8. A number of townships, in Indiana, Iowa (2), Michigan (2), Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.  examples

A former municipality, now part of Gracefield, Quebec, Canada.  examples

A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.  examples