frederick

IPA/fɹˈɛdəɹˌɪk/
KK[frˈɛdrɪk]IPA/frˈɛdrɪk/

frederick — noun

1. A city in northern Maryland, USA, located about 80 kilometers northwest of Washi

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Definition

A city in northern Maryland, USA, located about 80 kilometers northwest of Washington, D.C. It is known for its historic downtown with many 18th- and 19th-century brick buildings and serves as a regional center for healthcare, education, and biotechnology.

Example

Sari accepted a research position at a biotech company in Frederick.

used with 'in' for location: 'in Frederick'

The historic district of Frederick draws visitors with its preserved 19th-century architecture.

used as a modifier: 'the historic district of Frederick'

Usage Note

When used as a location, Frederick typically appears with the preposition 'in' (e.g. 'in Frederick') or 'to' for direction (e.g. 'move to Frederick'). The name also serves as a modifier in phrases such as 'Frederick County' or 'Frederick's historic downtown.'

Etymology

GermanicEnglish

The city of Frederick was named after Frederick Calvert, the 6th Baron Baltimore, who was the proprietor of the Maryland colony when the town was founded in the 1740s. The name Frederick comes from Germanic roots: 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler or power, so the name originally meant 'peaceful ruler.'