Definition

Proper noun * Jackson: The city that serves as the seat of government for the U.S. state of Mississippi, located on the Pearl River.

Usage

This term functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring specifically to the city. It is typically used in formal, geographical, or governmental contexts to identify the state capital. * Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, was founded in 1821. * The legislative session begins next month in the capital of Mississippi.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in quiz or trivia contexts (e.g., "What is the capital of Mississippi?").
• In data fields or formal listings (e.g., almanacs, databases), "capital of Mississippi" may be used as a descriptive label for the city of Jackson.

Variants and Related Words

• Jackson (n): The standard and most common name for the city.
• State capital (n): The general term for a city that houses a state's government.

Synonyms

• Jackson

Notes

• "Capital of Mississippi" is a defining phrase, not an idiom or phrasal verb. Its meaning is literal and fixed.
• It is important to distinguish this from the general term "capital," which can refer to a city serving as a seat of government, a financial center, or wealth in the form of money or assets.

Noun

1. capital of the state of Mississippi on the Pearl River