L'Aquila
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Definition
Noun 1. A city in Italy: L'Aquila is the capital city of the Abruzzi (Abruzzo) region, located in central Italy. It is also the capital of the Province of L'Aquila.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- L'Aquila is a historic city in the Apennine Mountains.
- The 2009 earthquake caused significant damage in L'Aquila.
- She studied at the University of L'Aquila.
Advanced Usage
- "The L'Aquila earthquake": This phrase specifically refers to the devastating earthquake that struck the city and surrounding area on April 6, 2009.
- The reconstruction after the L'Aquila earthquake is ongoing.
Variants and Related Words
- Aquilan (adj): Pertaining to L'Aquila.
- The Aquilan countryside is beautiful.
Synonyms
- City
- Provincial capital
- Regional capital
Notes on Usage
- "L'Aquila" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- The name translates from Italian as "The Eagle."
- In English contexts, the Italian definite article "L'" is typically included as part of the city's name.
Noun
- the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy