calif.

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Definition

Noun 1. A state in the western United States on the Pacific Ocean: It is the third largest U.S. state by area and is known for its diverse geography, climate, and economy. 2. A state known for seismic activity: It is famous for having frequent earthquakes due to its location on major geological fault lines.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Los Angeles and San Francisco are major cities in Calif..
    • Many people move to Calif. for its warm weather.
    • The tech industry is a huge part of the economy in Calif..
Advanced Usage
  • "The state of Calif.": A formal way to refer to the state, often used in official documents or contexts.
    • The law applies throughout the state of Calif..
  • As part of a standard U.S. postal address, where "Calif." is the official two-letter abbreviation (CA) spelled out.
    • Please mail the package to: 123 Main St, San Diego, Calif. 92101.
Variants and Related Words
  • California (n): The full, formal name of the state. "Calif." is its common abbreviation.
  • Californian (n): A person who is from or lives in California.
    • She is a proud Californian.
  • Californian (adj): Describing something from or related to California.
    • We enjoyed the Californian wine.
Synonyms
  • The Golden State: The official nickname for California.
  • CA: The official two-letter postal abbreviation for the state.
Related Phrases
  • Northern Calif. / Southern Calif.: Common abbreviations for the northern and southern regions of the state, often abbreviated as "NorCal" and "SoCal" informally.
    • The climate in Southern Calif. is typically drier than in Northern Calif..
Noun
  1. a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes