connecticut
n. uncountablen. a state in the northeastern United States, located between New York and Massachusetts. It is known for its coastal towns and being part of the New England region.
n. a state located in the northeastern United States, forming part of the New England region. It is bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and the Long Island Sound.
He lives in a small town in Connecticut.
Many people commute from their homes in Connecticut to work in New York City every day.
The historical architecture found throughout Connecticut reflects its colonial past, with many well-preserved buildings dating back to the eighteenth century.
Said to be from Mohegan-Pequot quinnitukqut (“at the long tidal river”), from kwen- (“long”) (spelling perhaps due to confusion with connect) + -ehtekw (“tidal river”) + *-enk (locative).
Proper noun; always capitalized. The final 'c' in the middle of the word is silent in standard pronunciation.
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