st. john's

Thân thiện

St. John's is a bustling port city with colorful houses.

Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda: A city located on the island of Antigua, serving as the administrative and commercial center of the country. 2. A port city and the provincial capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: A major city on the island of Newfoundland, serving as its political, economic, and cultural hub.

Usage Examples

• As the capital of Antigua and Barbuda:

  • The cruise ship docked in the harbor of St. John's, Antigua.
  • St. John's is known for its colorful buildings and historic sites like St. John's Cathedral.

• As the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Fog is common in St. John's, Newfoundland, due to its coastal location.
  • Many tourists visit St. John's to see Signal Hill and Cape Spear.

Advanced Usage

• "St. John's" as a metonym: The name can be used to refer to the government or administrative authority based in that city.
  • The decision from St. John's will affect the entire province. (Referring to the government in St. John's, Newfoundland)

Variants and Related Words

• St. John's-wort (noun): This is a separate compound word referring to a type of flowering plant, not related to the city names.
• St. John's bread (noun): This is a separate compound word, another name for the carob fruit.

Important Note on Meaning

It is critical to distinguish between the two distinct cities named St. John's based on context. The country or province mentioned will clarify which city is intended. - St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda: Located in the Caribbean. - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador: Located in eastern Canada.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda; located on the island of Antigua
2. a port and provincial capital of Newfoundland

Từ đồng nghĩa

• St. John's
• Saint John's
• capital of Antigua and Barbuda