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madison

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //ˈmædəsən// madi·son

n. the capital city of the state of Wisconsin in the United States. It is also a very common name for girls.

n. the capital city of the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located in Dane County. Also functions as a common given name and surname in English-speaking countries.


SIMPLE

Madison is a beautiful city with many lakes.

CONTEXTUAL

After graduating from the university, she decided to stay in Madison to start her career in state government.

COMPLEX

The city of Madison is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, a geographic feature that defines much of its urban layout and local climate.

Origin

Usually derived from Mathieson (Matthew + -son), occasionally from Middle English Maddy (“Maud”) + -son. In the movie Splash, its use as a given name derives from Manhattan’s Madison Avenue.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is capitalized; when used as a common name, it follows standard naming conventions.

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