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pennsylvania

/ˌpen.sɪlˈveɪ.ni.ə/

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noun

/ˌpen.sɪlˈveɪ.ni.ə/B1formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее среднеатлантический штат в США, одну из первоначальных 13 колоний, а также название университета, расположенного в Филадельфии, штат Пенсильвания.

A proper noun referring to a Mid-Atlantic state in the United States, one of the original 13 colonies, and also the name of a university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mid-Atlantic stateB1formalamerican

    A state in the northeastern United States, one of the original 13 colonies, known for its historical significance and industrial heritage.

    ruПенсильвания

    • Pennsylvania was a key state in the American Revolution.
    • The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.
    • Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania.

    Synonymskeystone state

  2. Original colonyB2formalamerican

    One of the thirteen British colonies that declared independence in 1776 and formed the United States.

    ruОдна из тринадцати колоний

    • Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn in 1681.
    • The colony of Pennsylvania was known for its religious tolerance.
    • Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the founding of the nation.
  3. B1formalamerican

    A prestigious Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    ruУниверситет

    • She is studying law at the University of Pennsylvania.
    • Pennsylvania's Wharton School is famous for business education.
    • The University of Pennsylvania was founded by Benjamin Franklin.

    Synonymspenn

Forms
  • pennsylvanias plural form
  • pennsylvanias' possessive plural form
  • pennsylvania's possessive singular form