Definition

Proper noun: * A town in the United States: Gallup is a city located in McKinley County, northwestern New Mexico, near the border with Arizona.

Usage

• Gallup is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic location. It is often mentioned in contexts related to the Southwestern United States, Native American communities (as it is a gateway to the Navajo Nation and other tribal lands), transportation (historically along Route 66), and tourism.
  • We stopped in Gallup for the night on our road trip along Route 66.
  • The annual Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is held in Gallup.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Gallup" is also associated with the Gallup Poll, a famous series of public opinion surveys. However, this namesake originates from George Gallup, the founder, and is not directly named for the town. The two are distinct entities.
  • According to the latest Gallup poll, the president's approval rating has changed. (Here, "Gallup" refers to the polling organization, not the town).

Variants and Related Words

• Gallup Poll (noun phrase): A well-known measure of public opinion conducted by the American analytics and advisory company, Gallup, Inc.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality
• (There are no direct synonyms for the proper name "Gallup").

Related Phrases

• Near Gallup: Indicating proximity to the town.
  • The mine is located just outside of Gallup.
• Gallup, New Mexico: The full formal name often used to specify the location.
  • She is from Gallup, New Mexico.

Noun

1. a town in northwestern New Mexico near the Arizona border