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Oklahoma

//ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə// name

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  1. 1
    A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.

    "The next highest percentages were in Oklahoma, Nevada and New Mexico, with 26.3%, 25.6% and 25.4%, respectively."

  2. 2
    A former territory (1890–1907) of the United States, encompassing the western half of the modern state. historical
  3. 3
    Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory:; A borough of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
  4. 4
    Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory:; An unincorporated community in Carroll County, Mississippi.

Etymology

From Choctaw okla (“people”) + homa (“red”).

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