cincinnatia

/sɪn.sɪnˈæ.tɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in the names of places in Ohio, particularly Cincinnati.

“The city of Cincinnati’s name is derived from its original name, Cincinnatia.”

2. proper noun

A former name for the city of Cincinnati, Ohio.

“In 1788, the town was renamed from Cincinnatia to Cincinnati.”

Synonyms

  • geographic suffix
  • place-name suffix

Antonyms

  • non-geographic term
  • unrelated suffix