trenton

Thân thiện

Trenton is the capital city of New Jersey.

Definition

Proper noun: - The capital city of the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located in the western part of the state on the Delaware River.

Usage

This word is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the city. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and political contexts. - Trenton is the seat of government for New Jersey. - The historic Battle of Trenton was a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War.

Examples

• The governor's office is located in .
• They took a day trip to visit the museums in .
• The Makes Bridge is a famous landmark.

Advanced Usage

• "Trenton-centric": Focusing on or based in the city of Trenton.
  • The news channel has a Trenton-centric broadcast for local politics.
• Used in historical context to refer to events, such as the "Battle of Trenton" or the "Trenton Thunder" (a former minor league baseball team).

Variants and Related Words

• Trentonian (noun): A resident of Trenton.
  • The Trentonians voted in the local election.

Synonyms

• Capital of New Jersey: The official designation.
• The Capital City: When the context of New Jersey is clear.

Related Phrases

• "What happens in Trenton...": A phrase sometimes used to imply that state political matters are complex or removed from everyday public view, modeled after "What happens in Vegas...".
  • With all these new regulations, it's like what happens in Trenton stays in Trenton.

Học thuật

Noun

1. capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Trenton
• capital of New Jersey