Jacksonville (en. Jacksonville)

/ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
City in the state of Florida, United States.
Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the United States.
Jacksonville est la plus grande ville par superficie des États-Unis.
Cultural and economic center of the region.
Downtown Jacksonville offers many attractions.
Le centre-ville de Jacksonville offre de nombreuses attractions.
Port city with access to the Atlantic Ocean.
The port of Jacksonville is one of the most active in the country.
Le port de Jacksonville est l'un des plus actifs du pays.

Etymology

Named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Visit Jacksonville
To go to the city to explore its attractions.
Visiter Jacksonville
Live in Jacksonville
To live in the city of Jacksonville.
Vivre à Jacksonville
Work in Jacksonville
To be employed in companies located in Jacksonville.
Travailler à Jacksonville

Related Words

Florida
Southeastern state of the United States where Jacksonville is located.
Floride
Atlantic
Ocean located east of Jacksonville.
Atlantique
Port
Loading and unloading area for ships, important to Jacksonville.
Port

Slang Meanings

J-ville
We're going to the event in J-ville this weekend.
On va à l'événement à J-ville ce week-end.
The River City
The River City is another way to refer to Jacksonville.
The River City est une autre façon de désigner Jacksonville.