Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Capital of Arkansas: The official seat of government and the largest city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. It is located in the central part of the state on the Arkansas River.

Usage

• This term functions as a proper noun, specifically a place name. It is used to refer to the city that serves as the political and administrative center of the state of Arkansas.
• It is often used in geographical, political, and historical contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
  • The governor's office is located in the capital of Arkansas.
  • We took a school trip to visit the capital of Arkansas.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in formal writing to identify the city before its name is given, or to emphasize its governmental function.
  • The legislation was passed in the capital of Arkansas before being signed into law.

Variants and Related Words

• Little Rock: This is the actual name of the city that is the capital of Arkansas. "Capital of Arkansas" and "Little Rock" are often used interchangeably, though "Little Rock" is more common in everyday speech.
  • Little Rock became the capital of Arkansas in 1821.

Synonyms

• State capital of Arkansas: A more formal variant with identical meaning.
• Little Rock: The specific name of the city.

Notes

• This is a compound noun phrase functioning as a single proper noun. It is a specific reference to a single, unique place.

Noun

1. the state capital and largest city of Arkansas in the central part of Arkansas on the Arkansas River