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Jacksonville

[ jak-suhn-vil ]
/ ˈdʒæk sənˌvɪl /
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noun
a seaport in NE Florida, on the St. John's River.
a city in central Arkansas.
a city in W Illinois.
a city in SE North Carolina.
a town in E Texas.
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British Dictionary definitions for Jacksonville

Jacksonville
/ (ˈdʒæksənˌvɪl) /

noun
a port in NE Florida: the leading commercial centre of the southeast. Pop: 773 781 (2003 est)
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Cultural definitions for Jacksonville

Jacksonville

Largest city in Florida, located in northeastern Florida.

notes for Jacksonville

Commercial and financial center.
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