indiana

n. a state in the Midwestern United States.

n. A landlocked state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Lake Michigan, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois.

“Many people drive through Indiana when traveling from Chicago to the East Coast.”

“The economy of Indiana has historically relied on a combination of heavy manufacturing and large-scale agricultural production.”

n. a short way to say Indiana University.

n. A common ellipsis for Indiana University, typically referring to its main campus in Bloomington or its athletic teams.

“She decided to go to Indiana because they have a great music school.”

“After graduating from Indiana, he moved to Indianapolis to begin his career in state government.”

American English · Informal

n. a first name for a person, though it is not very common.

n. A unisex given name, occasionally used in English-speaking countries, famously associated with the fictional character Indiana Jones.

“The archaeologist in the movie was named Indiana, but his friends called him Indy.”

“While Indiana remains a rare choice for a first name, its popularity saw a slight increase following the success of the adventure film franchise.”