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Salem

Salem

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A city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
  • proper noun
: Salem (Tamil Nadu)
  • Visitors to Salem can explore its historical sites and enjoy delicious local cuisine unique to Tamil Nadu.

Examples

  • I live in South Ga, but my mom was born and raised in Winston Salem.

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  • Winston-Salem

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  • N.C. Baptist Hospital, in Winston-Salem, received just $290.

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  • The recommendation was ill-advised because the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools lacked the leadership, the trained personnel, and the funds to implement it.

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  • Jenny Puckett, Spanish professor and university historian, believes that though his life ended in tragedy, it is the legacy of Z. Smith Reynolds that ultimately led to the foundation of the Winston-Salem campus.

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  • Salem is a vibrant city in southern India, renowned for its textile industry and rich cultural heritage.

  • The bustling community in Salem, Tamil Nadu, hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Salem in Tamil Nadu may come from local language history, but the name looks like the old Hebrew word Shalem meaning 'peace', which makes the name easy to remember as a place that people live in and work in.