arkansas
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/ˈɑrkənsɔː/
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/ˈɑː(k)ənsɔː/
(Arkansas)
U.S. southern state
Etymology
'Arkansas' originates from the Illinois (Algonquian) word 'akansa', via French usage of the name for the local people and river.
'Arkansas' changed from the Algonquian/Illinois word 'akansa' into the French forms (recorded as 'Arcansas' or 'Arkansas') and eventually became the modern English name 'Arkansas'.
Initially, it referred to a Native American people (the Quapaw) or the river associated with them; over time it became the name of the territory and then the U.S. state 'Arkansas'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state in the southern region of the United States, bordered by Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma; capital is Little Rock.
Arkansas is known for its mountains, forests, and natural hot springs.
Last updated: 2025/10/15 14:06