Williamsburg

geographical name

Wil·​liams·​burg ˈwil-yəmz-ˌbərg How to pronounce Williamsburg (audio)
1
city in southeastern Virginia north-northwest of Newport News population 14,068

Note: Williamsburg was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and is the site of a large-scale restoration called Colonial Williamsburg.

2
neighborhood bordering the East River in northern Brooklyn, New York

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“Williamsburg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Williamsburg. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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