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Augusta

Augusta

10 2.2
Capital city of the US state of Maine
  • proper noun
  • /əˈɡʌstə/
: Augusta (Maine)
  • During the summer, many tourists visit Augusta to enjoy its beautiful parks.
  • Augusta, Maine

Examples

  • Augusta, Maine.

    The Book of Henry (2017)

  • The crash happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. about six miles east of Augusta on U.S. 54.

    Blog text (22)

  • Welcome back to Augusta, Ray!

    Ray (2004)

  • I am honored on behalf of the city of Augusta... ...to acknowledge your many years of service to the community.

    Preacher's Kid (2010)

  • The Maine State House at Augusta, designed by Charles Bulfinch.

    Blog text (14)

  • At the city level, Augusta (Maine) and Seattle have ordinances.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Geoff Hill is a recycling and composting specialist for the Maine State Planning Office in Augusta.

    Academic text (1996)

  • And the Kennebec Journal of Augusta, Maine, featured a local shopper photographed by staffer Joe Phelan.

    Blog text (19)

  • Welcome back to Augusta, the capital city of Maine!

  • The state legislature meets regularly in Augusta, Maine.

Compounds

Gardenia augusta
  • Specialized
8.1

An evergreen bush with big white scented flowers and shiny leaves

Surface Forms

Augusta main

Etymology

Augusta comes from the Latin name augustus, which means 'majestic' or 'venerable' and shares the same root as the month August. Cities were often given this name to sound dignified or to honor important people, so the name helps you remember it as an official or important place.