Juneau

American

[joo-noh] / ˈdʒu noʊ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Alaska, in the SE part.

Juneau British

/ ˈdʒuːnəʊ /

noun

a port in SE Alaska: state capital. Pop: 31 187 (2003 est)

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As a result, Juneau has a shortage estimated at about 500 homes, with the gap projected to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

"If it survives this war, which for now seems to be the case, it will be able to claim victory," said Juneau.

From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026

Holland America Line guests can opt for an excursion on a small group boat to cast their lines off Ketchikan or Juneau for wild salmon.

From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2026

Thomas Juneau, a professor at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, argued that Carney's stance is likely driven by his need to manage relations with Trump.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026

Like Nora, who was living in Juneau now.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis

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