Williamsburg
Syllabification: (Wil·liams·burg)
Pronunciation: /ˈwilyəmzˌbərg/
Definition of Williamsburg
- 1a city in southeastern Virginia, between the James and York rivers; population 12,481 (est. 2008). It was the state capital of Virginia from 1699, when it was named in honor of William III, until 1799, when Richmond became the capital. A large part of the town has been restored and reconstructed so that it appears as it was during the colonial era.