Annapolis

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Etymology

Originally Anne Arundel’s Towne, in honor of the English noblewoman Anne Arundell (1615/1616–1649), after whom the city’s county (Anne Arundel County) was also named; the namesake was changed to honor Princess Anne of Denmark and Norway, the heir to the throne who became Queen Anne of Great Britain (1665–1714); from Anna (Latinate form of Anne) +‎ -polis (“city”).

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  • IPA(key): /əˈnæpəlɪs/
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Annapolis

  2. The capital city of Maryland, United States and the county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  3. (metonymic) USNA (“United States Naval Academy”), located in the above city.

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Annapolis f

  1. Annapolis (a city, the state capital of Maryland, United States)
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