sitka
Definition
Proper noun: * A town in southeastern Alaska: Sitka is a town located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is historically significant as the former capital of Russian America and later as the capital of the U.S. territory of Alaska for nearly four decades.
Usage
- Sitka is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this Alaskan town. It is often mentioned in historical, geographical, and travel contexts.
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Advanced Usage
- Historical Reference: Sitka is frequently cited in discussions of Alaskan and Russian-American history.
- Example: As the former capital of Russian America, Sitka retains many cultural influences from that period.
Variants and Related Words
- Sitka spruce (): A specific species of large coniferous tree () native to the coastal regions of northwestern North America, named after the town.
- Example: The guitar's soundboard was made from Sitka spruce.
Synonyms
- New Archangel: The historical name for Sitka when it was the capital of Russian America.
Noun
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a town in southeastern Alaska that was the capital of Russian America and served as the capital of Alaska from 1867 until 1906
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