Definition

Noun 1. A city in Italy: L'Aquila is the capital city of the Abruzzi (Abruzzo) region, located in central Italy. It is also the capital of the Province of L'Aquila.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • L'Aquila is a historic city in the Apennine Mountains.
  • The 2009 earthquake caused significant damage in L'Aquila.
  • She studied at the University of L'Aquila.

Advanced Usage

• "The L'Aquila earthquake": This phrase specifically refers to the devastating earthquake that struck the city and surrounding area on April 6, 2009.
  • The reconstruction after the L'Aquila earthquake is ongoing.

Variants and Related Words

• Aquilan (adj): Pertaining to L'Aquila.
  • The Aquilan countryside is beautiful.

Synonyms

• City
• Provincial capital
• Regional capital

Notes on Usage

• "L'Aquila" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• The name translates from Italian as "The Eagle."
• In English contexts, the Italian definite article "L'" is typically included as part of the city's name.

Noun

1. the provincial capital of the Abruzzi region in central Italy