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St. George's

St. George's

1 5.5
A city on Grenada's southwest coast that is the country's capital
  • proper noun
: San Jorge
  • Located on the island's southwest coast, St. George's is Grenada's largest city.
  • St. George's Chapel
  • St. George's Choir
  • Royal St. George's

Examples

  • I visited St. George's last summer.

  • The vibrant market in St. George's is a must-visit for tourists exploring Grenada.

  • Many tourists visit St. George's for its beautiful views and local markets.

  • The cruise ship docked early in the morning at St. George's.

  • We spent a week exploring St. George's and its historic waterfront.

  • Have you ever been to St. George's?

  • In St. George's, you can find beautiful beaches and a rich cultural heritage.

Surface Forms

St. George's main

Morphology

St. + George's

The token is a toponym composed from 'St.' (Saint) + 'George's' (possessive), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer it is a place/name associated with Saint George. However, the specific sense 'the capital and largest city of Grenada' is world-knowledge and cannot be derived from the parts alone, so the expression is only partially predictable.

Etymology

St. George's comes from St. George, a Christian saint famous for the story of a soldier who fought a dragon, and the 's shows 'belonging to' him. So St. George's means the town 'of Saint George', which is why it is the name of the city.