Nebraska

//nəˈbɹæs.kə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital: Lincoln. Largest city: Omaha.

    "Let’s move on to Nebraska, a state you think about so little, you didn’t even realize that’s not Nebraska, this is Nebraska. Come on, it’s your country! That’s not okay!"

  2. 2
    A former territory (1854–1867) of the United States, encompassing areas of what is today Nebraska, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Colorado, and Montana. Capital: Omaha. historical
  3. 3
    Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A township in Livingston County, Illinois.
  4. 4
    Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; An unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana.
  5. 5
    Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A ghost town in Scott County, Arkansas.
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  1. 6
    Several other places in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A ghost town in Pickaway County, Ohio.
  2. 7
    Ellipsis of University of Nebraska. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  3. 8
    Ellipsis of University of Nebraska.; Ellipsis of University of Nebraska–Lincoln. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, often, specifically

Synonyms

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cornhusker statecornhusker statenenebnuunl

Example

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"Our farm is located in rural Nebraska."

Etymology

Probably from archaic Chiwere Ñí Brásge ([ˌɲĩˈbɾaskɛ]; contemporary Chiwere Ñí Bráhge) or from Omaha-Ponca Ní Btháska ([ˌnĩˈbˡðaska]), both meaning "flat water," after the Platte River that flows through the state.

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Nebraska CityNebraska IceNebraska Mannebraskanic acid

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