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iowa

/ˈaɪ.ə.wə/

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noun

/ˈaɪ.ə.wə/B1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее штат на Среднем Западе США, а также сиуанский народ и его диалект, ранее проживавшие в Айове, Миннесоте и Миссури.

A proper noun referring to a state in the midwestern United States, as well as a Siouan people and their dialect formerly living in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Native American PeopleB2formalamerican

    A member of the Siouan-speaking Indigenous people originally from the region that now includes Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri.

    ruНарод айова

    • The Iowa people traditionally lived along the Mississippi River.
    • Historians study the culture and history of the Iowa tribe.
    • The Iowa were known for their agricultural practices and trade.

    Synonymsioway

  2. U.S. StateA2formalamerican

    A state located in the Midwestern region of the United States, known for its agriculture and plains.

    ruШтат Айова

    • Iowa is famous for its corn and soybean production.
    • Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa.
    • She moved to Iowa for a job in the agricultural industry.
  3. Dialect of ChiwereC1formalamerican

    A dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Iowa people.

    ruДиалект чивере

    • Linguists are working to preserve the Iowa dialect of Chiwere.
    • The Iowa language is part of the Siouan language family.
    • Few fluent speakers of the Iowa dialect remain today.

    Synonymsioway

Forms
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  • iowas' possessive plural form
  • iowa's possessive singular form