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City of the Angels

City of the Angels

3.7
A common name for Los Angeles, known for movies and beaches
  • proper noun
translation icon : Ciudad de los Ángeles
  • The City of the Angels is known for its film industry and beautiful beaches.

Examples

  • Many people dream of living in the City of the Angels.

  • Many people dream of making it big in the City of the Angels.

  • After moving to the City of the Angels, she quickly adjusted to the fast-paced lifestyle.

  • Have you ever visited the City of the Angels?

  • The City of the Angels is famous for its role in the entertainment industry and stunning coastal views.

  • Many aspiring actors move to the City of the Angels to pursue their dreams in Hollywood.

  • Tourists flock to the City of the Angels to see iconic landmarks like the Hollywood Sign and Venice Beach.

Synonyms

Los Angeles
vsCity of the Angels
542 1.0

A large city in southern California famous for movies, sunny weather, and beaches

is a nickname used instead of the official city name
L.A.
vsCity of the Angels
1.8

A large city in southern California where many people make movies and the weather is warm

is a nickname rather than a shortened written form

Surface Forms

City of the Angels main

Morphology

city + of + the + Angels

The phrase is compositionally clear — a B1 learner who knows 'city' and 'angels' can interpret it as a city associated with angels, so the literal meaning follows directly from the constituents. However, identifying this specific phrase as a conventional nickname for Los Angeles requires cultural/world knowledge that is not derivable from the words alone, making the expression only partially transparent.

Etymology

City of the Angels may come from the old Spanish name for the town, which included the word angels, so people began to shorten that long name into a simple image. That's why City of the Angels is used today as a 'nickname' for Los Angeles.