Definition

Proper noun: * Capital of Nevada: The city that serves as the seat of government for the U.S. state of Nevada.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to the primary administrative city of the state of Nevada. It functions as a proper noun and is typically used in formal, geographical, or governmental contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Carson City is the capital of Nevada.
  • The legislative session begins in the capital of Nevada each February.
  • We took a road trip to visit the capital of Nevada.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in comparative or descriptive contexts about state capitals.
  • Unlike many state capitals, the capital of Nevada is not its largest city.

Variants and Related Words

• State capital: A general term for the city that is the seat of government for a U.S. state.
• Carson City: The specific name of the capital city of Nevada.

Synonyms

• Seat of government (for Nevada): A more formal synonym emphasizing the administrative function.

Related Phrases

• Capital city: The more common generic term.
  • Every state has a capital city.

Noun

1. capital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada