Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital and largest city of the state of Idaho, USA: This term refers specifically to the city that serves as the seat of government for the state of Idaho and is also its most populous city.

Usage

• This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific geographic and political entity. It is typically used in formal, geographic, or educational contexts.
• It functions as the subject or object in a sentence.

Examples

• Subject:
• Object:
• Prepositional Phrase:

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a metonymic sense to represent the state government of Idaho.
  • Example: The new policy was announced from the capital of Idaho.

Variants and Related Words

• Boise: This is the actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Idaho." "Boise" and "capital of Idaho" are synonymous in reference.
  • Example: Boise, the capital of Idaho, is known for its green spaces.

Synonyms

• Boise
• State capital of Idaho

Notes

• This is a compound proper noun phrase. Its meaning is fixed and refers to one specific place.
• As a proper noun, it is always capitalized: Capital of Idaho.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Idaho