Alpine Central

[marsbeing]

Hello, Alpine Central is a lodge in a famous ski resort in Australia. Could you please give a hint as to why Central, an adjective, comes after a noun, i.e. Alpine?

Thanks!

PS: Also, what connotations does the name carry?

 

[Greyfriar]

People can choose any name they wish for a building. This lodge is called Alpine Central at the owner's choice.

Central, as the word describes the lodge, means that it is situated in or near the centre of the ski resort.

We have a London underground station named Finchley Central because it is at the centre of Finchley.

 

[marsbeing]

Thanks for your answer, Greyfriar! Very helpful! : )

 

[Rover_KE]

Actually, marsbeing, 'Alpine' is an adjective - not a noun.

Google 'postpositive adjectives' to read about adjectives which follow nouns.

 

[marsbeing]

Oh, yes, it's an adjective! Thanks for pointing that out! : )

And thanks for your suggestion!

 

[Biffo]

I see such names as implied abbreviations:

Alpine Central Lodge

Finchley Central Station

 

[marsbeing]

This makes great sense. Thank you, Biffo. : )