Definition

Proper noun 1. Annapolis: The city that serves as the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland. It is notably the location of the United States Naval Academy.

Usage

• This term is used specifically to refer to the city of Annapolis in its role as the state capital.
• It functions as a proper noun and is typically used in formal, geographical, or historical contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in trivia, quizzes, and educational materials to test knowledge of U.S. state capitals.
• In government and political writing, it is used to distinguish the seat of Maryland's state government from other cities.

Variants and Related Words

• Annapolis: The direct and more common name for the city.
• State capital: A general term for the city where a state's government is seated.

Synonyms

• Annapolis
• Maryland's capital
• The state capital of Maryland

Notes

• "Capital of Maryland" is a defining phrase for the city of Annapolis. It is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs, as it is a fixed geographical name.

Noun

1. state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy