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Topeka

tuh-PEE-kuh

Topeka (name) means the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas. Example: “The state legislature meets in Topeka.”

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The capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas.
"The state legislature meets in Topeka."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Kansa Dópik’é (“Topeka; Kansas River”, literally “place to dig good (i.e. wild) potatoes”), from do (“tuber, potato”) + pi (“to be good”) + kʼe (“to dig”).

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Topeka” mean?

The word “Topeka” means the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas.

How do you pronounce “Topeka”?

“Topeka” is pronounced tuh-PEE-kuh (/təˈpikə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Topeka” in a sentence?

Here is “Topeka” used in a sentence: “The state legislature meets in Topeka.”

What part of speech is “Topeka”?

“Topeka” is a name.

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