delaware

n. a small state in the eastern United States, known for being the first state to join the country.

n. the first state of the United States, located in the Mid-Atlantic region; its capital is Dover.

“Many large companies are officially based in Delaware because of its business laws.”

“Delaware was the first of the original thirteen colonies to ratify the Constitution, earning it the nickname 'The First State'.”

n. a major river in the eastern United States that flows past Philadelphia into the Atlantic Ocean.

n. a significant river in the northeastern United States, forming the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey before reaching Delaware Bay.

“George Washington famously crossed the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.”

“The Delaware River serves as a vital waterway for commercial shipping and provides drinking water to millions of residents in the tri-state area.”

n. the languages spoken by the Lenape people.

n. the Algonquian languages spoken by the Lenape, specifically Munsee and Unami.

“Linguists are working with elders to preserve the Delaware language.”

“The Delaware languages are part of the Eastern Algonquian branch and possess a rich oral tradition that scholars continue to document.”

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