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Oklahoma
ohk-luh-HOH-muh
Oklahoma (name) means a state in the south-central United States; its capital is Oklahoma City. Example: “They drove across Oklahoma on their way to Texas.”
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A state in the south-central United States; its capital is Oklahoma City.
"They drove across Oklahoma on their way to Texas."
"The next highest percentages were in Oklahoma, Nevada and New Mexico, with 26.3%, 25.6% and 25.4%, respectively."
— Ashley Hayes, Study: Interracial marriage, acceptance growing (2012)
How to use Oklahoma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA U.S. state known for its plains, Native American history, and the musical named after it.
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Etymology
From the Choctaw words okla ("people") and homa ("red"), together meaning roughly "red people".
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What does “Oklahoma” mean?
The word “Oklahoma” means a state in the south-central United States; its capital is Oklahoma City. In plain terms, a U.S. state known for its plains, Native American history, and the musical named after it.
How do you pronounce “Oklahoma”?
“Oklahoma” is pronounced ohk-luh-HOH-muh (/ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oklahoma” in a sentence?
Here is “Oklahoma” used in a sentence: “They drove across Oklahoma on their way to Texas.”
What part of speech is “Oklahoma”?
“Oklahoma” is a name.
Is “Oklahoma” a common word?
“Oklahoma” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Oklahoma?
The capital of Oklahoma is Oklahoma City. Oklahoma is a state in the south-central United States.
Where is Oklahoma located in the United States?
Oklahoma is a state in the south-central region of the United States. Its capital city is Oklahoma City.
Is Oklahoma the same as Oklahoma City?
No. Oklahoma is the name of the state, while Oklahoma City is the capital city located within that state. The two names are often confused because the capital repeats the state's name.
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