Georgia

The word “Georgia” means a country in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, on the Black Sea, with Tbilisi as its capital. In plain terms, either the Caucasus country, the US state, or a woman's first name.

“Georgia” is pronounced JAW-juh (/ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ in IPA).

Here is “Georgia” used in a sentence: “Georgia is known for its ancient wine-making tradition.”

“Georgia” is a name.

The word “Georgia” comes from Medieval Latin. Learned borrowing via Medieval Latin Georgia, possibly influenced by the popularity of Saint George in the region, though the name's deeper origin remains debated.

“Georgia” is a fairly common word in modern English.

“Georgia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a country in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, on the Black Sea, with Tbilisi as its capital.

They share a name but are entirely separate. The country Georgia is a sovereign nation in the Caucasus, between Europe and Asia, with Tbilisi as its capital. The US state of Georgia is in the south-eastern United States, with Atlanta as its capital. Context usually makes clear which one is meant.

The capital of the country Georgia is Tbilisi, its largest city, set along the Kura River and known for its old town, sulphur baths, and blend of European and Asian influences. The US state of Georgia, by contrast, has Atlanta as its capital, which is a common source of confusion.

Georgia sits right at the crossroads of the two. Geographically it lies in the Caucasus, on the dividing line between Europe and Asia, which makes it transcontinental. Culturally, historically, and politically, however, Georgia identifies strongly with Europe and is often grouped with European nations.

The official language is Georgian, spoken by most of the population. It belongs to the Kartvelian language family, unrelated to Russian or the languages around it, and is written in its own distinctive alphabet, a flowing, rounded script that is one of the country's most recognisable cultural markers.