maryland

Thân thiện

A family takes a vacation to Maryland.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • One of the original 13 British colonies that formed the United States: Maryland was a colony founded in the 17th century, notable for its early stance on religious tolerance.
   • A Mid-Atlantic state in the United States: Maryland is a state located on the eastern coast of the U.S., bordering the Chesapeake Bay.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The colony of Maryland was founded in 1632.
  • Annapolis is the capital of Maryland.
  • We drove through Maryland on our way to Washington, D.C.

Advanced Usage

• "The Old Line State": A historical nickname for Maryland, often used in formal or historical contexts.

  • Maryland, known as The Old Line State, has a rich military history.

• "The Free State": Another nickname for Maryland, referencing its history of religious freedom and, later, its stance during Prohibition.

  • Maryland earned the nickname The Free State in the 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Marylander (noun): A person who is from or lives in Maryland.
  • She is a proud Marylander.

Synonyms

• The Old Line State (Nickname)
• The Free State (Nickname)
• MD (Postal abbreviation)

Related Phrases

• "Maryland, My Maryland": The official state song of Maryland.
  • The band played "Maryland, My Maryland" at the ceremony.

Học thuật

Noun

1. one of the British colonies that formed the United States
2. a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Maryland
• Old Line State
• Free State
• MD