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Maryland
MEH-uh-rih-luhnd
Maryland (name) means a US state on the Atlantic coast; capital Annapolis, largest city Baltimore. Example: “They drove through Maryland on the way to Washington, D.C.”
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A US state on the Atlantic coast; capital Annapolis, largest city Baltimore.
"They drove through Maryland on the way to Washington, D.C."
How to use Maryland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA US state named in honour of a 17th-century English queen consort.
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Etymology
Named after Henrietta Maria of France, wife of England's King Charles I.
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What does “Maryland” mean?
The word “Maryland” means a US state on the Atlantic coast; capital Annapolis, largest city Baltimore. In plain terms, a US state named in honour of a 17th-century English queen consort.
How do you pronounce “Maryland”?
“Maryland” is pronounced MEH-uh-rih-luhnd (/ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Maryland” in a sentence?
Here is “Maryland” used in a sentence: “They drove through Maryland on the way to Washington, D.C.”
What part of speech is “Maryland”?
“Maryland” is a name.
Is “Maryland” a common word?
“Maryland” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Maryland and Washington, D.C.?
Maryland is a US state on the Atlantic coast, while Washington, D.C. is a separate federal district that is not part of any state. Maryland borders D.C., but the two are governed differently and should not be confused.
What is the capital of Maryland, and is it the largest city?
The capital of Maryland is Annapolis, but it is not the largest city; Baltimore is the largest. The seat of government and the biggest population centre are therefore in different places.
Is Maryland in the North or the South of the United States?
Maryland lies on the Atlantic coast in the mid-Atlantic region, bordering both northern and southern states, so it is often described as a border state. It has long sat along the dividing line between North and South.
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