alaskas
|a-las-kas|
A1
/əˈlæskəz/
(Alaska)
vast wilderness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Alaska' originates from the Aleut word 'alaxsxaq', meaning 'the mainland' or 'the object towards which the action of the sea is directed'.
Historical Evolution
'Alaxsxaq' was adapted into Russian as 'Аляска' (Alyaska) and eventually became the modern English word 'Alaska'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mainland, but over time it evolved into its current meaning as the name of the U.S. state.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'Alaska', referring to multiple instances or references to the state of Alaska.
The Alaskas I visited were breathtakingly beautiful.
Last updated: 2025/06/12 16:06