Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana: This term refers specifically to the city that serves as the seat of government for the state.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific city. It is typically used in formal, geographical, or political contexts when identifying the state's administrative center.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana.
  • The capital of Louisiana is located on the Mississippi River.
  • We visited the capital of Louisiana to tour the state capitol building.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a metonymic sense to refer to the state government or its activities.
  • The new policy was announced from the capital of Louisiana.

Variants and Related Words

• Baton Rouge: This is the actual name of the city. "Capital of Louisiana" is its descriptive designation.
• State capital: A general term for any city that serves as the seat of government for a U.S. state.

Synonyms

• Seat of government (for Louisiana): A more formal synonym emphasizing the administrative function.

Notes

This is a fixed noun phrase functioning as a proper name. It is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. capital of Louisiana