Jefferson City

proper noun

The capital city of Missouri, United States, and the county seat of Cole County.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The capital city of Missouri, United States, and the county seat of Cole County.
  2. A town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States.
  3. A census designated place in Jefferson County, Montana, United States.

Origin

Named for Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 傑斐遜城 /杰斐逊城
  • 傑斐遜城 /杰斐逊城 (Jiéfěixùn Chéng)capital city of Missouri
Dutch Jefferson City
  • Jefferson Citycapital city of Missouri
Latin Ieffersonia
  • Ieffersoniacapital city of Missouri
Cite this entry
APA

Jefferson City. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jefferson%20City

MLA

“Jefferson City.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jefferson%20City. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Jefferson City,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jefferson%20City.

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