Definition

Proper noun: * A city in Ontario, Canada: Sudbury is the name of a specific city located in south central Ontario, Canada. It is historically and economically significant for its mining industry.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Our road trip will take us through Sudbury on the way to Thunder Bay.
  • The Big Nickel is a famous landmark in Sudbury, Ontario.
  • The economy of Sudbury was built on the mining of nickel and other metals.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Sudbury": This is the official municipal name for the amalgamated city, which includes the former city of Sudbury and several surrounding townships.
  • The population of Greater Sudbury is approximately 160,000.

Variants and Related Words

• Sudburian (noun): A demonym for a person from Sudbury.
  • As a lifelong Sudburian, she knows all the best hiking trails.

Synonyms

• Nickel Capital (informal nickname): A common nickname for Sudbury, referencing its primary mineral resource.
  • The Nickel Capital of Canada has a rich industrial history.

Noun

1. a city in south central Canada in Ontario; a major nickel mining center