Old Dominion State

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Definition

Proper noun: * Old Dominion State: A nickname for the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state in the eastern United States. The term "Old Dominion" is a historical reference to Virginia's status as England's oldest colony in the Americas, established in the early 17th century.

Usage
  • The nickname is used to refer to Virginia in a historical, formal, or affectionate context, often in official state mottos, tourism, and historical writing.
  • It is typically used as a proper noun and is often capitalized.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The tour highlighted the rich history of the Old Dominion State.
    • She was proud to be born and raised in the Old Dominion State.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used metonymically to refer to the government or people of Virginia.
    • The Old Dominion State has passed new legislation on education.
Variants and Related Words
  • Old Dominion: A shorter, equally common variant of the full nickname.
    • He traveled across the Old Dominion to research his book.
  • Virginia: The official name of the state.
  • Commonwealth of Virginia: The official legal designation.
Synonyms
  • Virginia
  • Commonwealth of Virginia
Related Phrases
  • "Mother of Presidents": Another historical nickname for Virginia, referencing the number of U.S. Presidents born there.
  • "Mother of States": A nickname noting that many western states were carved from territories originally claimed by Virginia.
Noun
  1. a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

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