Definition

Noun: - A major city in Canada: Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta, located in the southern part of the province. It is a significant urban center known for its roles in the energy industry and technology sector.

Usage

• Calgary functions as a proper noun, specifically the name of a city. It is always capitalized.
• It is used to refer to the city itself, its geographic location, its economy, or its cultural identity.

Examples

• As a subject or object:
  • Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988.
  • Many people move to Calgary for work in the energy sector.
• Showing possession or attribute:
  • Calgary's skyline is dominated by modern skyscrapers.
  • The Calgary Stampede is a world-famous annual rodeo.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymic Use: The name "Calgary" can be used to refer to institutions or entities based in the city.
  • Calgary has approved a new urban development plan. (Here, "Calgary" refers to the city's government or council).

Variants and Related Words

• Calgarian (noun): A person who is from or lives in Calgary.
  • He is a proud Calgarian.
• Calgarian (adjective): Of or relating to Calgary.
  • The Calgarian economy is diverse.

Synonyms

• City (general synonym for an urban area, but not a direct synonym for the specific name).
• Metropolis (a large, busy city, which describes Calgary's status).

Related Phrases

• Heart of the New West: A common nickname or slogan for Calgary, highlighting its role in western Canada.
• Cowtown: An informal, historical nickname for Calgary, referencing its ranching and rodeo culture.

Noun

1. the largest city in southern Alberta; an oil and gas center and a technology center for Alberta and most of western Canada