arkansas
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A state in the south central United States: A political and geographical division of the United States, located in the southern region. It was one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
- A major river in the central United States: A river originating in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, flowing southeast through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas before joining the Mississippi River.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (State):
- Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.
- We drove through Arkansas on our road trip to Texas.
- Proper noun (River):
- The Arkansas River is a key tributary of the Mississippi.
- They went fishing on the Arkansas.
Advanced Usage
- "The Natural State": The official nickname for the state of Arkansas, referencing its diverse natural beauty including mountains, forests, and rivers.
- Arkansas, known as The Natural State, attracts many hikers and campers.
Variants and Related Words
- Arkansan (noun): A native or inhabitant of the state of Arkansas.
- She is a proud Arkansan.
- Arkansawyer (noun): An alternative, less common term for a resident of Arkansas.
Synonyms
- AR: The official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state.
- The Natural State: The state's promotional nickname.
- (For the river) Arkansas River: The full, formal name.
Noun
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a river that rises in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows southeast through Kansas and Oklahoma and through Arkansas to become a tributary of the Mississippi River
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a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
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