jackson

IPA/ˈdʒæk.sən/
KK[dʒˈæksən]IPA/ˈdʒæk.sən/

jackson — noun

1. the city that serves as the political and administrative center of Mississippi,

1.nounB1
Definition

the city that serves as the political and administrative center of Mississippi, a state in the southern United States

Example

Christopher moved to Jackson after graduating from college.

used as a location noun after 'move to'

The state government offices in Jackson employ thousands of workers.

Common collocations
  • in Jackson
  • move to Jackson
  • from Jackson
  • Jackson + Mississippi

Usage Note

Jackson is a US city name and is always capitalized as a proper noun. It appears in location phrases like 'in Jackson,' 'to Jackson,' or 'from Jackson.'