Definition

Proper noun: - The provincial capital of New Brunswick, Canada: Fredericton is a city that serves as the seat of government for the province of New Brunswick.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The legislative assembly meets in Fredericton.
  • We drove from Moncton to Fredericton for a conference.
  • Fredericton is located on the Saint John River.

Advanced Usage

• "In Fredericton": Used to indicate location or events happening within the city.
  • The university in Fredericton is well-regarded.
• "Fredericton's": The possessive form, used to describe something belonging to or characteristic of the city.
  • Fredericton's historic architecture is beautiful.

Variants and Related Words

• Frederictonian (noun): A resident of Fredericton.
  • As a lifelong Frederictonian, she knows the city's history well.

Synonyms

• Provincial capital (of New Brunswick): The official seat of government for the province.
• City: An urban center.

Noun

1. the provincial capital of New Brunswick