Rhode Island

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • One of the original 13 British colonies that formed the United States: Rhode Island was a colony founded on principles of religious freedom and was one of the first to declare independence from Great Britain.
    • A state in the New England region of the United States: It is the smallest U.S. state by area, located in the northeastern part of the country.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams in 1636.
    • Providence is the capital of Rhode Island.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rhode Island Red": A breed of domestic chicken originally developed in Rhode Island.
    • The Rhode Island Red is known for being a good egg layer.
  • "Rhode Island-sized": Used informally to describe a very small area, referencing the state's size.
    • A chunk of ice the size of Rhode Island broke off the glacier.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rhode Islander (noun): A person who is from or lives in Rhode Island.
    • She is a proud Rhode Islander.
Synonyms
  • The Ocean State (nickname): An official nickname for the state of Rhode Island, referring to its extensive coastline and maritime history.
  • Little Rhody (informal nickname): A common informal name for the state.
Noun
  1. one of the British colonies that formed the United States
  2. a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies; the smallest state

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