north star state
Definition
Proper noun: * A Midwestern state: "North Star State" is a nickname for the U.S. state of Minnesota. The nickname references the state's official motto, "L'Étoile du Nord" (French for "The Star of the North"), which appears on the state seal and flag.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We drove through the North Star State on our way to Canada.
- The license plate featured a slogan celebrating the North Star State.
- Tourism campaigns often highlight the natural beauty of the North Star State.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in a promotional, poetic, or informal context to refer to Minnesota, much like "The Sunshine State" refers to Florida. It is less common in strict legal or administrative documents, where "Minnesota" is used.
- It can be used attributively to describe things associated with Minnesota.
- We sampled some North Star State cheese.
Variants and Related Words
- Minnesota (n): The official name of the state.
- The Gopher State (n): Another historical nickname for Minnesota.
- Land of 10,000 Lakes (n): A more commonly used unofficial nickname for Minnesota, describing its geography.
Synonyms
- Minnesota: The direct and formal synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- This term has only one specific meaning: it is an official nickname for the state of Minnesota, United States of America. It is not used to refer to any other location or concept.
Noun
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a midwestern state
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