Alabama-linked
|Al-a-bam-a-linked|
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/ˌæləˈbæmə lɪŋkt/
connected to Alabama
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'Alabama-linked' is a compound formed in modern English by combining 'Alabama' (the name of a U.S. state) and the past participle 'linked' (from 'link', meaning 'to connect').
Historical Evolution
'Alabama' comes from the name of a Native American tribe, and 'linked' comes from Middle English 'linken', from Old Norse 'hlenkr'. The compound 'Alabama-linked' is a recent formation in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'linked' meant 'connected by a link', and in this compound, it means 'connected or related to Alabama'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected or related to the state of Alabama.
The Alabama-linked company received a government contract.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 21:48