Definition

Proper noun: * Saint Paul: The official seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state on the Mississippi River and, together with its neighboring city Minneapolis, forms the metropolitan area known as the Twin Cities.

Usage

• Capital of Minnesota is used specifically to denote the city that functions as the state's administrative center. It is a formal or geographical designation.
  • Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota, is known for its historic architecture.
  • The governor's residence is in the capital of Minnesota.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to the larger and more commercially prominent city of Minneapolis to clarify governmental functions.
  • While Minneapolis is the state's largest city, Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.

Variants and Related Words

• Saint Paul: The official and most common name for the city.
• St. Paul: A common abbreviated form of Saint Paul.
• Twin Cities: The collective name for the metropolitan area comprising Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Synonyms

• Saint Paul
• St. Paul

Related Phrases

• State capital: A general term for the city that houses a U.S. state's government.
  • Saint Paul is the state capital of Minnesota.

Noun

1. capital of the state of Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river adjacent to Minneapolis; one of the Twin Cities