jacksonville

IPA/ˈdʒæk.sən.vɪl/
KK[dʒˈæksənvˌɪl]IPA/ˈdʒæk.sən.vɪl/

jacksonville — noun

1. a well-known port city on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida that is the

1.nounB1
Definition

a well-known port city on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida that is the most populous city in the state and a centre for shipping, banking, and the military.

Example

Hugo flew into Jacksonville for a conference on coastal engineering at the university.

preposition phrase: flew into Jacksonville / in Jacksonville

The cruise ship departed from the port of Jacksonville on a warm Saturday morning.

Usage Note

Often used with a state label ('Jacksonville, Florida') to distinguish from smaller cities with the same name in other states.

jacksonville — geographical name

Synonym discussion

Sense: noun/1

Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando are four major cities in Florida, but each has a different character. Miami (southeast coast) is known for its Latin American culture, beaches, and tourism. Tampa (west coast, Gulf of Mexico) is a busy port and a centre for finance and health care. Orlando (central Florida) is best known for its theme parks and resorts. Jacksonville (northeast coast) stands out as the largest city by area in the US, with a strong military and shipping presence. Unlike Miami and Orlando, which draw many tourists year-round, Jacksonville attracts visitors mostly for its beaches, golf, and the annual Florida-Georgia college football game.

Jacksonville ↗MiamiTampaOrlando

Common collocations

Nouns

Phrases

  • city of Jacksonville
  • port of Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville, Florida
  • Jacksonville area

Prepositions

Etymology

FrenchEnglish

Named after Andrew Jackson (1767–1845), the seventh president of the United States, who served as military governor of the Florida territory in 1821. The suffix '-ville' comes from French meaning 'town' or 'village'. The city was founded in 1822, one year after the US took control of Florida from Spain, and was originally named 'Cowford' before being renamed to honour Jackson.