Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state: This is the official name for the city that serves as the seat of government for the U.S. state of Wyoming and is also its most populous city. Its geographical location is in the southeastern part of the state.

Usage

• This term is used specifically to refer to the city that is the administrative center of Wyoming. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
• It is often used in geographical, political, and historical contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The capital of Wyoming is known for its historic buildings and beautiful setting.
  • We drove from Denver to the capital of Wyoming for a government conference.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in formal writing and official documents to precisely identify the city, distinguishing it from other cities in Wyoming or other state capitals.
• In contexts where the city's name is already known or established, the phrase "the state capital" may be used instead, but "capital of Wyoming" provides explicit clarity.

Variants and Related Words

• Cheyenne: This is the actual name of the city. "Capital of Wyoming" is a descriptive phrase for Cheyenne.
  • Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming, hosts Frontier Days every summer.

Synonyms

• State capital (of Wyoming): A more general term that can be used interchangeably when the state is clear from context.
  • The governor gave a speech at the state capital.

Different Meanings

• This phrase has only one specific meaning: it refers to the city of Cheyenne. It is not used idiomatically or with other definitions.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state