Anchorage: meaning, definitions and examples

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anchorage

 

[ หˆรฆล‹kษ™rษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

location

Anchorage is a city located in the south-central region of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the largest city in Alaska and serves as a primary economic and transportation hub for the state, offering access to various outdoor activities and a unique blend of cultures.

Synonyms

base, habitat, mooring, port

Examples of usage

  • Anchorage is known for its stunning mountain views.
  • The Iditarod begins in Anchorage every year.
  • Many tourists visit Anchorage during the summer months.
  • The Anchorage Museum showcases local history and art.

Translations

Translations of the word "anchorage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ancoragem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค‚เค•เคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ankerplatz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jangkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั–ั€ะฝะฐ ัั‚ะพัะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kotwica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใ‚ซใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ancrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anclaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demirleme yeri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุณู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kotvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kotvenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”šๆณŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sidriลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ festing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hlรผkษ™sizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anclaje

Etymology

The word 'anchorage' originates from the Middle English 'ancrege', derived from the Old French term 'ancrage', which means 'the act of anchoring'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'ancora', meaning 'anchor', which itself traces back to the Greek word 'ankura'. The transition of the term from its nautical context led to its use as a geographical descriptor, particularly referring to places providing secure anchorage for ships. Anchorage as a city was established in 1914, primarily as a railroad construction port. Its development was heavily influenced by its strategic location and has since evolved into a vibrant community with a rich history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,744, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.