Rotherham
noun
1.
a city in South Yorkshire, in N England.
noun
1.
an industrial town in N England, in Rotherham unitary authority, South Yorkshire. Pop: 117 262 (2001)
2.
a unitary authority in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop: 251 500 (2003 est). Area: 283 sq km (109 sq miles)
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