austin
n. countablen. the capital city of the state of Texas in the United States. It is famous for its live music, technology companies, and warm weather.
n. the state capital of Texas, located in the south-central United States. It serves as a major hub for the technology sector and is widely recognized for its vibrant music and arts culture.
I am visiting Austin next week for a music festival.
Many tech professionals moved to Austin during the last decade because of the growing job market and lower cost of living.
As the seat of Texas government and home to a massive public university, Austin maintains a unique cultural identity that often contrasts with the more conservative regions of the state.
From Middle English Austin, from Anglo-Norman Aostin, Austin, similar to Old French Aostin, Austin, a popular variant of Old French Agustin, from Latin Augustīnus, from Augustus (literally “majestic”). Doublet of Augustine.
Proper noun; almost always used without an article unless referring to a specific historical period or a person with the same name.