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Maryland

Maryland

462 1.0
A state in the eastern United States with capital Annapolis
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmɛrɪlənd/
translation icon : Maryland
  • The capital of Maryland, Annapolis, is famous for its historic architecture and vibrant waterfront.
  • the state of Maryland
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • University of Maryland

You initially go to Maryland, you play there two years.

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Examples

  • Within the state of Maryland, there are 24 districts, all of which participate in the PBIS Initiative.

    Academic text (2011)

  • I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 1970.

    Academic text (1990)

  • I shot this video in Maryland and I was so happy.

  • You initially go to Maryland, you play there two years.

    The Pivot Podcast

  • You can fly home from Maryland.

    Almost Famous (2000)

  • But... nonetheless, Maryland is a beautiful state.

    The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

  • When living in Maryland, the authors became teaching colleagues and writing partners at a state university.

    Academic text (2011)

  • He lives in rural Maryland with his family.

    Argo (2012)

  • Terry Gips is an associate professor at the University of Maryland, College Park.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Two dozen limos and town cars line this suburban Maryland street, their drivers waiting patiently.

    Fiction book (1995)

Synonyms

MD
vsMaryland
64 2.1

A state in the eastern United States with capital Annapolis

is the full formal name rather than the short written form
Old Line State
vsMaryland
7.7

A nickname for the United States state of Maryland

is the formal place name rather than a colloquial nickname

Compounds

Maryland chicken
  • US
5.8

A dish of chicken fried, baked, and served with milk gravy

Maryland golden aster
  • US
9.1

A wildflower that lives for many years and makes bright yellow, daisy-like flowers

Maryland yellowthroat
  • Specialized
8.9

A small North American bird whose male has a black face mask and a bright yellow throat

Surface Forms

Maryland main

Morphology

Maryland = Mary + land (semi-transparent) = Mary + land

The components 'Mary' + 'land' are visible and form a place name, but the specific reference to a U.S. state is an arbitrary historical naming rather than a productive, fully compositional meaning.

Etymology

The word Maryland starts with Mary and ends with land and was named for Queen Henrietta Maria, who was often called 'Mary'. The name literally means 'Mary's land', so that is why the state still has that name.