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fairbanks

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈfɛɹbəŋks// fair·banks

n. a city in the central part of Alaska. It is famous for being very cold and a great place to see the Northern Lights.

n. The second-largest city in Alaska, situated in the Tanana Valley. It serves as a major transportation and service hub for the state's interior and is notable for its subarctic climate.


SIMPLE

Fairbanks is one of the coldest cities in the United States.

CONTEXTUAL

Many tourists travel to Fairbanks in the winter specifically to view the aurora borealis away from coastal clouds.

COMPLEX

Established during the gold rush era, Fairbanks remains a critical logistical center for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and various scientific research initiatives conducted by the local university.

Origin

From fair + bank.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is almost always used without an article.

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