capital of maine
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital city of the U.S. state of Maine: This term specifically refers to the city that serves as the seat of government for the state of Maine.
Usage
- This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific city. It is typically used in geographical, political, and educational contexts.
- Example:
Examples
- Proper noun:
- We visited the capital of Maine during our trip.
- The capital of Maine is located on the Kennebec River.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a defining or explanatory context to specify a location.
- The legislative sessions are held in the capital of Maine.
Variants and Related Words
- Augusta: This is the specific name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Maine."
- State capital: A general term for the city that is the seat of government for a U.S. state.
Synonyms
- Augusta: The direct synonym, as it is the name of the city itself.
- Maine's capital: A possessive form with the same meaning.
Notes
- "Capital of Maine" functions as a single lexical unit (a compound proper noun) naming a specific place. It is not typically broken down into its component words for separate definition in this context.
Noun
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the capital of the state of Maine
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