hopkinsville: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal (Geographical, Historical), sometimes Informal (in paranormal enthusiast circles).
Quick answer
What does “hopkinsville” mean?
A proper noun: the name of a city in Kentucky, USA.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A proper noun: the name of a city in Kentucky, USA.
Used primarily as a geographical identifier. In cultural contexts, it is associated with the 1955 'Hopkinsville Goblins' alien encounter case and may appear in discussions of ufology or regional American history.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
UK speakers are unlikely to know or use this word unless referring to the specific historical case. For US speakers, it is primarily a known place name, especially for those in the region.
Connotations
For most: neutral place name. For some: connotations of rural America and folklore/paranormal history.
Frequency
Extremely rare in UK English. Low frequency in US English, limited to geographical/historical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “hopkinsville” in a Sentence
[Preposition] + Hopkinsville (e.g., in, near, from)The [noun] of HopkinsvilleVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hopkinsville” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Hopkinsville case is famous.
- A Hopkinsville address
American English
- Hopkinsville residents voted.
- A Hopkinsville-based company
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Unlikely, unless specifying a business location.
Academic
Found in historical, geographical, or American studies texts.
Everyday
Very rare; used by locals or when discussing the alien case.
Technical
Used in cartography or demographic reports.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hopkinsville”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hopkinsville”
- Using lowercase ('hopkinsville').
- Omitting the 's' ('Hopkinville').
- Attempting to use it as a common noun (e.g., 'a hopkinsville').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency proper noun, known mainly as a place name or in the context of a specific historical event.
Yes, in a limited attributive sense to describe something originating from or related to the city (e.g., Hopkinsville community, Hopkinsville history).
Due to the 1955 'Hopkinsville Goblins' or 'Kelly–Hopkinsville encounter,' a well-known alleged close encounter with extraterrestrials, frequently discussed in ufology.
Yes, always. It is a proper noun (the name of a specific place).
A proper noun: the name of a city in Kentucky, USA.
Hopkinsville is usually formal (geographical, historical), sometimes informal (in paranormal enthusiast circles). in register.
Hopkinsville: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɒpkɪnzvɪl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɑːpkɪnzvɪl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'Hop' (like jump), 'kins' (like family/relatives), and 'ville' (French for town/city): 'The town where Hop's relatives live' is Hopkinsville.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (Proper noun).
Practice
Quiz
What is 'Hopkinsville' primarily?