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The noun 'equator' is a common noun as a general word for any circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two equal symmetrical parts.
The noun 'equator' when used as 'the Equator', the specific imaginary line encircling the Earth equidistant from the poles can be capitalized as a proper noun but it is not mandatory. In most sentences using the term 'the equator' it is treated as a common noun, for example: We will cross the equator on our cruise.
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JudyNo, "equator" is not a proper noun, it is a common noun referring to an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth dividing it into the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.
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Should the word equator be capitalized?
No, the word "equator" should not be capitalized unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or as part of a proper noun (e.g., Equator Line Cafe).
How do you spell equator?
No, it is a common noun. **** If referring to THE EQUATOR, then YES. THE EQUATOR is a proper noun. ****
What type of noun is equator?
"Equator" is a common noun because it is a general term used to refer to a specific geographical feature.
What will be the proper noun if the proper adjective is Swiss?
The proper noun would be Switzerland.
Is cyclone hudhud a proper noun?
proper noun
