"Gwent" is often used as a synonym for the historic county of Monmouthshire — for example the Gwent Family History Society describes itself as "The key to roots in the historic county of Monmouthshire".
"Gwent" bruges nogle gange som synonym for det historiske county Monmouthshire — eksempelvis i Gwent Family History Society beskrive sig selv som "The key to roots in the historic county of Monmouthshire".