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Thân thiện

Orono is a peaceful university town on the banks of the Penobscot River.

Definition

Proper noun: A town in the state of Maine, United States, which is the location of a major university. It is situated on the Penobscot River, north of the city of Bangor.

Usage

The word "Orono" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to a specific geographic location. It is typically used in contexts discussing geography, education, or the state of Maine. - The University of Maine is located in Orono. - We drove through Orono on our way to Bangor.

Advanced Usage

• Institutional Reference: "Orono" is often used metonymically to refer to the University of Maine, which is its primary institution.
  • She received her degree from Orono. (This implies from the University of Maine, located in Orono.)

Variants and Related Words

• Oronoite (noun, informal): A resident of Orono.
  • The Oronoites celebrated the town's founding.

Different Meanings

As a proper noun, "Orono" does not have multiple dictionary meanings. Its sole referent is the town in Maine. It is not to be confused with similar-sounding words or names from other languages or places.

Synonyms

• University town: This is a descriptive synonym highlighting Orono's primary characteristic.
  • Orono is a classic New England university town.

Related Phrases

• Town of Orono: The full, formal designation.
  • The Town of Orono manages the local parks.
• Orono, Maine: The common format used to specify the state and avoid confusion.
  • Our mailing address is Orono, Maine 04473.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a university town in east central Maine on the Penobscot River to the north of Bangor

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