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kingston

/ˈkɪŋ.stən/

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noun

/ˈkɪŋ.stən/A2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к нескольким местам, включая город на реке Гудзон в Нью-Йорке, город в юго-восточном Онтарио на озере Онтарио недалеко от реки Святого Лаврентия, а также столицу и крупнейший город Ямайки.

A proper noun referring to multiple places, including a town on the Hudson River in New York, a town in southeast Ontario on Lake Ontario near the Saint Lawrence River, and the capital and largest city of Jamaica.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. New York townB1formal

    A town located on the Hudson River in the state of New York, United States.

    ruКингстон

    • Kingston, New York, is known for its historic waterfront.
    • He took a train from New York City to Kingston.
    • The Hudson River flows past Kingston.
  2. Ontario townB1formal

    A town in southeastern Ontario, Canada, situated on Lake Ontario near the head of the Saint Lawrence River.

    ruГород в Онтарио

    • Kingston, Ontario, is home to Queen's University.
    • The city of Kingston sits where Lake Ontario meets the Saint Lawrence River.
    • Many tourists visit Kingston for its historic sites.
  3. Capital of JamaicaB1formal

    The capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island.

    ruКингстон

    • Kingston is the cultural and economic hub of Jamaica.
    • The University of the West Indies is based in Kingston.
    • Reggae music originated in Kingston.
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