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East Virginia

East Virginia

4.1
The eastern part of the state of Virginia near the Atlantic Ocean
  • proper noun
translation icon : Virginia Oriental
  • I visited East Virginia last summer.

Examples

  • The climate in East Virginia is influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Many early settlers traveled through East Virginia before moving further south.

  • Folk songs from East Virginia are an important part of Appalachian music traditions.

  • Have you ever been to East Virginia?

  • Many tourists visit East Virginia to enjoy its beautiful coastal scenery.

  • The historical landmarks in East Virginia attract visitors from all over the country.

  • In East Virginia, you can find some of the best seafood restaurants on the Atlantic coast.

Surface Forms

East Virginia main

Morphology

East + Virginia

The meaning 'the region in the eastern part of the state of Virginia' is directly and transparently derived from combining the directional element 'East' with the place name 'Virginia'. This locative naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English place-name composition, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

The name East Virginia comes from the fact that it is the part of Virginia to the east, near the Atlantic coast. People used this name to show the difference from 'West Virginia' or the state's western hills, so today it just means the eastern region of Virginia.