fayetteville
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in northwestern Arkansas, USA: A city located in the Ozark Mountains, known as the home of the University of Arkansas.
- A city in south central North Carolina, USA: A city located in Cumberland County.
- A town in central West Virginia, USA: A town situated along the New River.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville.
- Fayetteville, North Carolina, is near Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg).
- We went rafting on the New River near Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Advanced Usage
- "Fayetteville" as a metonym: The name can be used to refer to the major institution located within the city.
- The research coming out of Fayetteville is groundbreaking. (Here, "Fayetteville" refers to the University of Arkansas.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fayettevillian (noun): A resident of any city named Fayetteville.
- As a longtime Fayettevillian, she knows all the best local spots.
Synonyms
- City, Town, Municipality: These are general terms for populated places, but "Fayetteville" specifically refers to these three distinct locations.
Notes on Different Meanings
- The word "Fayetteville" is a proper noun referring specifically to three different places in the United States. The intended meaning is almost always clear from the context, such as the mention of a state name, a nearby geographic feature (like the Ozarks or the New River), or a major institution (like the University of Arkansas).
Noun
- a university town in northwestern Arkansas in the Ozarks
- a town in south central North Carolina
- a town in central West Virginia on the New River