calif.
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
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a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
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