Pennsylvania

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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies: A state in the northeastern United States, known for its historical significance and major cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
    • One of the British colonies that formed the United States: Refers to the Province of Pennsylvania, a British colony founded by William Penn in 1681, which later became a U.S. state.

  2. Noun:

    • A university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Refers to the University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (State):

    • We took a road trip through Pennsylvania to see the Amish country.
    • Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania.

  • Proper noun (Historical Colony):

    • Pennsylvania was founded as a haven for religious freedom.

  • Noun (University):

    • She was accepted to Pennsylvania for her graduate studies.
    • The research team from Pennsylvania published a groundbreaking paper.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania": The official legal designation for the state.
    • The law was passed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Variants and Related Words

  • Pennsylvanian (noun): A native or inhabitant of the state of Pennsylvania.

    • He is a proud Pennsylvanian.

  • Pennsylvanian (adjective): Relating to the state of Pennsylvania or the geological period.

    • They studied Pennsylvanian coal deposits.
Synonyms
  • PA (abbreviation): The official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state.
  • Keystone State (nickname): A common nickname for Pennsylvania, referring to its central role in the founding of the United States.
  • Penn (informal, for the university): A common shortened form for the University of Pennsylvania.
    • He went to Penn for his undergraduate degree.
Noun
  1. a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  2. one of the British colonies that formed the United States
  3. a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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