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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnnapolis
Pronunciation / Transliteration: a.na.pɔ.lis
"Annapolis est la capitale du Maryland."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The capital city of the state of Maryland, located on the Chesapeake Bay.
"Annapolis is known for its rich colonial history and as a major boating center." - 2
The United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland.
"Midshipmen at Annapolis undergo rigorous academic and physical training."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Annapolis is a compound derived from 'Anna', honoring Princess (later Queen) Anne of Great Britain, combined with the Greek suffix '-polis', meaning city. Established in the 17th century as a colonial port in North America, the city's name reflects both British royal heritage and classical urban nomenclature.
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Annapolis
Transliteration: a.na.pɔ.lis
"Annapolis est la capitale du Maryland."
Annapolis
Transliteration: aˈna.po.lɪs
"Annapolis ist die Hauptstadt von Maryland."
Annapolis
Transliteration: anˈna.po.lis
"Annapolis è la capitale del Maryland."
Annapolis
Transliteration: aˈna.po.lis
"Annapolis es la capital de Maryland."
Annapolis
Transliteration: aˈna.pu.lis
"Annapolis é a capital de Maryland."
अन्नापोलिस
Transliteration: annapolis
"अन्नापोलिस मैरीलैंड की राजधानी है।"
安纳波利斯
Transliteration: Ān nà bō lì sī
"安纳波利斯是马里兰州的首府。"
아나폴리스
Transliteration: anapolis
"아나폴리스는 메릴랜드주의 주도입니다."
アナポリス
Transliteration: Anaporisu
"アナポリスはメリーランド州の州都です。"
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