connecticut

• Nome próprio que designa um estado na região da Nova Inglaterra, no nordeste dos Estados Unidos, uma das treze colônias originais, bem como o nome de um importante rio que atravessa essa região.

A proper noun referring to a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, one of the original thirteen colonies, and also the name of a major river flowing through that region.

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1. State in the United StatesB1formalamerican

   A state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, one of the original thirteen colonies.

   Connecticut

   • Connecticut is known for its historic towns and beautiful coastline.
   • She moved to Connecticut for a job at a major insurance company.
   • The state of Connecticut played a key role in the American Revolution.

2. River in the United StatesB2formalamerican

   A major river in the northeastern United States, flowing from northern New Hampshire through Massachusetts and Connecticut into Long Island Sound.

   Rio nos Estados Unidos

   • The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England.
   • They went kayaking on the Connecticut River last summer.
   • The river valley is known for its fertile farmland.

3. British ColonyB2formalamerican

   One of the original thirteen British colonies that later formed the United States of America.

   Colônia Britânica

   • Connecticut was one of the first colonies to establish a constitution.
   • The colony of Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker.
   • As a colony, Connecticut had a strong maritime economy.