Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital city of the U.S. state of Arkansas: Little Rock is the seat of state government and the most populous city in Arkansas. It is located in the central part of the state on the south bank of the Arkansas River.

Usage

• As a geographic and political entity: The word "Little Rock" is used to refer to the city itself, its government, or its population.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: "Little Rock" is often used in discussions of U.S. history, particularly regarding the Civil Rights Movement and the 1957 desegregation crisis at Central High School.

Variants and Related Words

• Little Rocker (noun, informal): A resident of Little Rock.

Synonyms

• Capital of Arkansas: Official designation.
• Pulaski County seat: Administrative designation (Little Rock is the county seat of Pulaski County).

Notes on Meaning

• The name "Little Rock" originates from a small rock formation on the bank of the Arkansas River used as a landmark by early French explorers ("la Petite Roche"). The term specifically refers to the city and is not typically used in a general descriptive sense.

Noun

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