indiana
n. countablen. a state in the Midwestern United States known for its large farms and the famous Indy 500 car race.
n. a landlocked state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Lake Michigan to the northwest and the Ohio River to the south.
He grew up on a small farm in Indiana.
Many people travel to Indiana every May to watch the famous automobile race in the capital city.
The economic landscape of Indiana has shifted significantly over the last century, moving from a primarily agrarian society to one with a robust manufacturing and life sciences sector.
From Indian + -a. From Indiana Territory, dating from 1800, noting the territory's large Native American Indian population. From Indian Territory.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article.