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annapolis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/əˈnæpəlɪs/US/əˈnæpəlɪs/

Formal, Geographic, Institutional

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What does “annapolis” mean?

The capital city of the state of Maryland, USA.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

The capital city of the state of Maryland, USA.

Also refers to the United States Naval Academy located in that city; used metonymically to refer to the institution or its culture.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

In British English, the name is recognized primarily in geopolitical/military contexts (US Navy). In American English, it has broader geographic and institutional recognition.

Connotations

US: Naval tradition, military education, state capital. UK: Associated specifically with American naval power.

Frequency

Much higher frequency in American English due to domestic geography and institutions.

Grammar

How to Use “annapolis” in a Sentence

Located in AnnapolisStationed at AnnapolisGraduated from Annapolis

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
the city of AnnapolisAnnapolis, Marylandthe Naval Academy at Annapolisbased in Annapolis
medium
travel to Annapolisthe Annapolis conventionAnnapolis graduate
weak
historic AnnapolisAnnapolis waterfrontAnnapolis conference

Examples

Examples of “annapolis” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • Annapolis-based regulations
  • the Annapolis conference

American English

  • Annapolis style
  • an Annapolis tradition

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Rare, except in location-specific contexts (e.g., 'Our Annapolis office').

Academic

Common in US History (Annapolis Convention of 1786), Political Science, and Military Studies.

Everyday

Used by Americans when discussing state capitals, travel, or military connections.

Technical

In military and naval documents to specify the location of the academy or related commands.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “annapolis”

Strong

USNA (for the academy)the Yard (campus of USNA)

Neutral

Maryland's capitalthe state capital

Weak

the sailing capitalCrab Town (local, informal)

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “annapolis”

  • Misspelling as 'Anapolis' or 'Annapollis'.
  • Using 'in Annapolis' when referring to being a student at the Academy (prefer 'at Annapolis').
  • Capitalization errors (must always be capitalized).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Annapolis is the state capital, but Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland.

It specifically refers to a person who has graduated from the United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis.

No, it is exclusively a proper noun (the name of a specific place and institution).

As a proper noun with a clear, established spelling pronunciation derived from its founder's name (Princess Anne) and the Greek 'polis' for city, it lacks the vowel shifts that cause variation in many common words.

The capital city of the state of Maryland, USA.

Annapolis is usually formal, geographic, institutional in register.

Annapolis: in British English it is pronounced /əˈnæpəlɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˈnæpəlɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “An Annapolis man/woman (a graduate of the Naval Academy)”
  • “The Annapolis way (referring to naval discipline and tradition)”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Annapolis sounds like 'Anna polis' – think of 'Anna's city' by the sea, home to sailors.

Conceptual Metaphor

Annapolis is a container for naval tradition (e.g., 'He carries Annapolis with him wherever he goes').

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
After completing his studies at , he was commissioned as an ensign in the US Navy.
Multiple Choice

What is Annapolis primarily known for, besides being a state capital?