sacramento
Definition
Proper noun: * Sacramento: The capital city of the state of California, United States. It is located in the northern central part of the state.
Usage
- Sacramento is used as the name of a specific city and political capital.
- It is always capitalized.
Examples
- The state legislature meets in Sacramento.
- Sacramento is known for its many trees.
- We drove from San Francisco to Sacramento.
Advanced Usage
- The city's name is often used metonymically to refer to the state government of California.
- The new policy was announced from Sacramento today.
Variants and Related Words
- Sacramento River (Proper noun): The major river in Northern California on which the city of Sacramento is located.
- Sacramentan (Noun): A resident or native of Sacramento.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun, "Sacramento" primarily refers to the city. Its meaning is not typically divided in the way a common noun would be. The core meaning is the specific geographical and political entity.
Synonyms
- Capital of California: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its role.
- River City: An informal, descriptive nickname referencing its location on the Sacramento and American rivers.
Idioms / Common Phrases
- "The heat is on in Sacramento": This phrase can refer literally to high summer temperatures in the city or, more commonly, figuratively to political pressure or intense activity within the state government.
Noun
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a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
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