Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico: This term refers specifically to the city that serves as the seat of government for the state of New Mexico.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to identify a specific city. It is typically used in geographical, political, or travel contexts. * Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. * The capital of New Mexico is known for its historic plaza and adobe architecture.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in a defining or explanatory context, often following the city's name.
  • We visited Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico.

Variants and Related Words

• Santa Fe: This is the actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of New Mexico." The two terms are synonymous in this context.

Synonyms

• Santa Fe: The name of the city itself.

Noun

1. capital of the state of New Mexico; located in north central New Mexico