Anchorage
Definition
The largest city in the U.S. state of Alaska, located in the south-central part of the region on the shores of Cook Inlet. It represents the primary economic, commercial, transportation, and cultural center of Alaska, containing over 40% of the state's total population, while also serving as a globally strategic aviation and maritime port hub.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anchorage
- Municipality of Anchorage
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, structurally invariable, used within geographic and administrative contexts. |
| Formation | Toponym derived from the English noun 'anchorage' (place suitable for anchoring a ship), dating back to 1914. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæŋ.kə.rɪdʒ] |
| Source | United States Census Bureau and National Geographic Atlas |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Orașul Anchorage a fost grav afectat de cutremurul devastator de vineri din Vinerea Mare a anului 1964.
EN: The city of Anchorage was severely affected by the devastating Good Friday earthquake of 1964.
RO: Aeroportul Internațional din Anchorage este unul dintre cele mai aglomerate noduri de transport cargo din lume.
EN: The Anchorage International Airport is one of the busiest air cargo hubs in the world.
RO: Deși este situat departe spre nord, Anchorage beneficiază de o climă maritimă moderată de curenții Pacificului.
EN: Although located far to the north, Anchorage benefits from a maritime climate moderated by Pacific currents.
Idioms & Phrases
Portul Anchorage / Port of Anchorage
RO: Infrastructură maritimă majoră prin care intră majoritatea bunurilor de consum destinate locuitorilor statului Alaska.
EN: A major maritime infrastructure through which the majority of consumer goods destined for Alaska's residents enter.
Zona metropolitană Anchorage / Anchorage metropolitan area
RO: Regiune urbană extinsă ce include municipiul central și localitățile învecinate din valea Matanuska-Susitna.
EN: An extended urban region including the core municipality and neighboring localities within the Matanuska-Susitna valley.
Baza militară din Anchorage / Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Anchorage
RO: Complex militar strategic aerian și terestru situat la marginea orașului, esențial pentru apărarea Americii de Nord.
EN: A strategic military aviation and land complex located on the edge of the city, essential for North American defense.
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