Definition

Proper noun: - The capital city of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is situated in the south-central part of the state along the Merrimack River.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to the seat of government for the state of New Hampshire. It functions as a proper noun, the official name of a specific place. - The capital of New Hampshire is a hub for state politics.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We visited the capital of New Hampshire during our tour of New England.
  • Concord is officially recognized as the capital of New Hampshire.

Advanced Usage

• This term is often used in geographical, political, and historical contexts to identify the primary administrative center of the state.
• It can be used in comparisons with other state capitals.
  • Unlike the capital of New Hampshire, some state capitals are also the largest cities in their state.

Variants and Related Words

• Concord: This is the actual name of the city that is the capital of New Hampshire. The terms "Concord" and "capital of New Hampshire" refer to the same place but are used in different contexts (specific name vs. descriptive designation).

Synonyms

• State capital of New Hampshire: A more formal descriptive synonym.
• Concord: The direct and most common synonym, being the city's name.

Notes on Meaning

This phrase has a single, specific meaning: it denotes the city that serves as the governmental center for the state of New Hampshire. There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper noun phrase.

Noun

1. capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river