NJ
Definition
Proper noun A state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America, located on the Atlantic coast. It was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States.
Usage
"NJ" is the official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state of New Jersey. It is used primarily in mailing addresses, data entry, and other contexts where a short, standardized form is required.
Examples
- Please write your return address as "Princeton, NJ 08544."
- The package is being shipped from Newark, NJ.
- In the form, select your state from the dropdown menu (e.g., NJ for New Jersey).
Advanced Usage
- In Formal Writing: In most prose, the full name "New Jersey" is preferred. The abbreviation "NJ" is typically reserved for addresses, tables, maps, or technical documentation.
- The company is headquartered in New Jersey. (Formal prose)
- HQ: 1 Example St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (Address label)
Variants and Related Words
- New Jersey: The full, official name of the state.
- Garden State: The official nickname for the state of New Jersey.
Synonyms
- New Jersey
- Garden State (nickname)
Different Meanings
"NJ" as an abbreviation can have other meanings in different contexts (e.g., a person's initials), but its primary and most widely recognized meaning is as the postal abbreviation for the state of New Jersey.
Noun
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a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
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