new london
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A city in Connecticut, USA: New London is a coastal city and port located in southeastern Connecticut on the Thames River, near Long Island Sound. It was historically a significant whaling and shipping center.
Usage
- As a geographical name: Used to refer to the specific city and its associated attributes, such as its location, history, or institutions.
- The submarine base is a key feature of New London.
- Ferries to Long Island and Block Island depart from New London.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is often used in historical discussions to reference its 19th-century prominence.
- In the 1800s, New London was rivaled only by New Bedford as a whaling port.
Variants and Related Words
- New Londoner (noun): A resident of New London.
- As a lifelong New Londoner, she knows the city's history well.
Synonyms
- The Whaling City (historical nickname): A moniker referencing its past economic importance.
- NL (informal abbreviation): Sometimes used in local contexts.
Noun
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a town in southeastern Connecticut near Long Island Sound; an important whaling center in the 19th century
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