Palmetto State
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- proper noun
- /pælˈmɛtoʊ steɪt/
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Estado Palmetto
- Asking questions from the bench, the judges pointed out that if they allow South Carolina to implement the law, voters in the Palmetto State would not have much time before the November 6th elections to get the required forms of identification.
- Palmetto State primary
Examples
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Many people are excited to visit the Palmetto State for its beautiful coastline.
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Please note the stark contrast between the Peach State and Palmetto State news media in such matters.
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South Carolina politicians have more or less ignored the plea for help from homeowners in the Palmetto State.
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The research firm CoreLogic reports that the Palmetto State tied with New Mexico for the 10th-highest foreclosure rate in the country.
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On Christmas Eve, 1860, the people and the legislature of the Palmetto State adopted a resolution filed eight years earlier approving the state's separation from the union.
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In the Palmetto State, residents take pride in their local traditions.
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The Palmetto State is known for its warm hospitality and rich history.
Synonyms
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A state in the southeastern United States
A state in the southeast of the United States
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'Palmetto State' is a straightforward compositional nickname: combining 'palmetto' (a type of palm tree) with 'state' signals a state associated with that tree. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a state's nickname or symbol, so the meaning is transparently derived from the parts despite being a region-specific name.
Etymology
The nickname Palmetto State comes from the many palmetto trees in South Carolina and a famous war story: soldiers built a fort with palmetto logs, and the soft wood 'soaked up' cannon shots and helped them win. So, Palmetto State is used as a 'nickname' for South Carolina.