Saint Johns

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Definition

Proper noun: 1. Saint Johns River: A major river in the U.S. state of Florida. It is notable for being one of the few major rivers in North America that flows northward for a significant portion of its course. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean at Jacksonville.

Usage Notes
  • "Saint Johns" (often written as "St. Johns") is used specifically as the name of this river. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
  • It is commonly referred to with the word "River" following it (e.g., the Saint Johns River).
  • The name distinguishes this specific geographical feature from other places named St. John or Saint John.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Saint Johns is the longest river entirely within the state of Florida.
    • We went fishing on the Saint Johns River last weekend.
    • The city of Jacksonville developed around the mouth of the Saint Johns.
Advanced Usage
  • The river's unique northward flow is a defining characteristic often mentioned in geographical descriptions.
  • In historical contexts, the river has been an important transportation and trade route.
Variants and Related Words
  • St. Johns: A common abbreviated written form of "Saint Johns".
  • St. Johns River: The full, most common name for the geographical feature.
Different Meanings
  • Saint John's (with an apostrophe 's') can refer to other places, such as the capital city of Antigua and Barbuda (St. John's). The specific referent is determined by context.
  • The word "saint" and the name "John" are separate common nouns and proper nouns with their own definitions unrelated to this river.
Noun
  1. a river in northeastern Florida that flows northward to Jacksonville and then eastward to empty into the Atlantic Ocean

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