Annapolis
Pronunciation: /əˈnæpəlɪs/
The English word “Annapolis” has 2 meanings listed here.
proper noun
- USNA (“United States Naval Academy”), located in the above city.
- The Maryland government.
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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