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Georgia
JAW-juh
Georgia (name) means a country in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, on the Black Sea, with Tbilisi as its capital. Example: “Georgia is known for its ancient wine-making tradition.”
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A country in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, on the Black Sea, with Tbilisi as its capital.
"During our stay in Georgia Mr. Chmarsky's gremlin hardly operated at all, and that made us feel better toward him, and made him feel better toward us."
— John Steinbeck (1948)
"Georgia is known for its ancient wine-making tradition."
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A female given name.
"Her grandmother was named Georgia after a family tradition."
How to use Georgia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Caucasus country, the US state, or a woman's first name.
Common mistake
Don't confuse the country Georgia with the US state of the same name.
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Etymology
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.
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What does “Georgia” mean?
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.
How do you pronounce “Georgia”?
“Georgia” is pronounced JAW-juh (/ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Georgia” in a sentence?
Here is “Georgia” used in a sentence: “Georgia is known for its ancient wine-making tradition.”
What part of speech is “Georgia”?
“Georgia” is a name.
Where does the word “Georgia” come from?
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.
Is “Georgia” a common word?
“Georgia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Georgia” have?
“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.
What is the difference between the country Georgia and the US state Georgia?
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.
What is the capital of Georgia?
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.
Is Georgia in Europe or Asia?
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.
What language is spoken in Georgia?
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.
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