Montpelier

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The capital city of the state of Vermont in the United States

proper noun
/mɒntˈpɪlɪər/

: Montpelier

Many tourists visit Montpelier to explore its historic buildings and quaint streets.
Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT
Montpelier, the capital

Examples

We are currently accepting applications from facilitators interested in facilitating the Friday Night Group in Montpelier, Rutland, and Burlington.

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Senate Democrats are scheduled to meet from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier.

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We have been to Montpelier many times and will be there again next week.

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In late December, I'll return to Montpelier for another residency.

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Maybe our paths will cross when you're next in Montpelier.

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Montpelier is a source of many narratives concerning our past, present, and future.

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As the capital of Vermont, Montpelier is known for its vibrant community and local events.
The State House in Montpelier features beautiful architecture and is open to the public for tours.

Surface Forms

Montpelier main

Etymology

Montpelier comes from the name of the French city Montpellier, and the first part mont means 'mountain'. That's why Montpelier was used as a place name and later given to Vermont's capital.