Oklahoma

//ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  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.

Example

More examples

"Roger Miller's father died when he was only one year old and his mother became sick soon after, so he was sent to live with his uncle in Erick, Oklahoma."

Etymology

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

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