Word Type

Proper Noun

The word "petersburg" can be used as a proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Petersburg Borough Petersburgian

Derived From

peters

Etymologically Related To

peter

Context

virginia

Part Of

american civil war virginia

Related Terms

Peterburg Petersburgh Saint Petersburg St. Petersburg

Related Terms

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