nc
Definition
Proper noun A state in the southeastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies. It is an official postal abbreviation for the state of North Carolina.
Usage
This term is primarily used as a geographic and postal designation.
* The shipping address must include the state, such as NC for North Carolina.
* Many historical sites in NC date back to the colonial era.
Advanced Usage
- In formal writing, it is standard to spell out "North Carolina." The abbreviation is commonly used in addresses, data tables, headlines, and informal contexts.
- In the context of U.S. history, is often listed among the original thirteen colonies.
Variants and Related Words
- N.C.: An alternative punctuated form of the same abbreviation.
- North Carolina: The full, formal name of the state.
- Tar Heel State: The official nickname for the state of North Carolina.
Synonyms
- North Carolina
- The Tar Heel State (nickname)
Noun
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a state in southeastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies
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