Definition

Proper noun: 1. A state in the north central United States: North Dakota is one of the 50 U.S. states, located in the Upper Midwest region. It is bordered by Canada to the north.

Usage

• North Dakota is used as the official name of a specific U.S. state. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It is commonly used in geographical, political, and cultural contexts.

Examples

• Geographical Context:
  • Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota.
  • The Missouri River flows through North Dakota.
• Political/Administrative Context:
  • She was elected as a senator from North Dakota.
  • North Dakota became the 39th state in 1889.

Advanced Usage

• "The Peace Garden State": This is the official nickname for North Dakota.
  • North Dakota, known as The Peace Garden State, shares an international peace garden with Manitoba, Canada.

Variants and Related Words

• North Dakotan (noun): A native or resident of the state of North Dakota.
  • He is a proud North Dakotan.
• North Dakotan (adjective): Of or relating to the state of North Dakota.
  • We studied North Dakotan history.

Synonyms

• The Peace Garden State (official nickname).
• ND (official two-letter postal abbreviation).

Related Phrases

• "Upper Midwest": The region of the United States that includes North Dakota.
  • North Dakota is a key agricultural producer in the Upper Midwest.

Noun

1. a state of north central United States bordering on Canada