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Definition of jacksonville
jacksonville
/ˈdʒæk.sənˌvɪl/
Jack · son · ville
jacksonville Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
American A major seaport city in northeastern Florida, United States, situated on the St. Johns River. It is the most populous city in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States.
2
American A city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States, widely recognized as the home of the United States Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jacksonville. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jacksonville