Definition

Proper noun: * Montpelier: The capital city of the U.S. state of Vermont. It is located in the north-central part of the state.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The state legislature meets in Montpelier.
  • We drove from Burlington to Montpelier for the tour.
  • Montpelier is known for its historic downtown and gold-domed State House.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Montpelier" is used metonymically to refer to the state government of Vermont.
  • The new education policy was announced from Montpelier today.

Variants and Related Words

• Montpelier is a proper noun and has no standard variants. It is the specific name for this city.

Synonyms

• Capital of Vermont: The official designation.
• State capital: A general term for any U.S. state's capital city.

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun, "Montpelier" refers specifically to this city in Vermont, USA. It should not be confused with Montpellier, a city in southern France.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the proper noun "Montpelier."

Noun

1. capital of the state of Vermont; located in north central Vermont