richmond
Definition
Proper noun 1. A city in the United States: The capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2. A historical capital: The city served as the capital of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1861-1865).
Usage Examples
- As a location:
- Richmond is situated on the James River.
- Many important decisions were made in Richmond during the 1860s.
- Referring to its historical role:
- The fall of Richmond was a significant event in the Civil War.
- Richmond was the political heart of the Confederacy.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic Use: The name "Richmond" is sometimes used metonymically to refer to the government of Virginia or, historically, to the Confederate government.
- The new policy was announced from Richmond today. (Referring to the state government).
- Orders from Richmond dictated the army's strategy. (Referring to the historical Confederate government).
Variants and Related Words
- Richmonder (noun): A native or resident of Richmond, Virginia.
- As a lifelong Richmonder, she knows the city's history well.
Synonyms
- Capital of Virginia: The official designation.
- The River City: A common nickname, referring to the James River.
Related Phrases
- The Road to Richmond: A historical phrase referring to military campaigns aimed at capturing the Confederate capital.
- Richmond upon Thames: A different city in London, England. The context usually clarifies which Richmond is meant.
Noun
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capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
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