The Hub
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The Hub is a well-known nickname for Boston, Massachusetts, reflecting its historical role as a central cultural, intellectual, and political center in the United States.
Aliases (2)
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nickname
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| appliedTo |
Boston city center
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Greater Boston area → |
| appliesTo |
city
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| associatedWith |
Boston metropolitan area
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New England → |
| country |
United States
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| hasConnotation |
cultural centrality
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intellectual centrality → political centrality → |
| hasMeaning |
central place
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| hasType |
urban nickname
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| isShortFor |
The Hub of the Universe
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| language |
English
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| notableFor |
Boston’s role in American culture
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Boston’s role in American education → Boston’s role in American politics → historical significance of Boston → |
| originatesFrom |
19th century description of Boston
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| originCountry |
United States
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| refersTo |
Boston
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Boston, Massachusetts → |
| region |
Massachusetts
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| relatedTo |
Beantown
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Boston nicknames → City on a Hill → |
| usedAs |
nickname for Boston
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| usedInContext |
local Boston identity
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media references to Boston → tourism promotion for Boston → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Boston
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Boston, Massachusetts → |
hasNickname |
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Boston City Council
("The Hub of the Universe (city slogan context)")
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hasMotto |
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The Hub
("The Hub of the Universe")
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isShortFor |