missouri

n. a state in the central United States, known for its large cities like Kansas City and St. Louis.

n. a state located in the Midwestern United States, admitted to the Union in 1821 as the 24th state.

“We drove across Missouri on our way to see the mountains in the west.”

“The political landscape of Missouri has shifted significantly over the last few decades, reflecting broader demographic trends in the American Midwest.”

n. the longest river in North America, which flows into the Mississippi River.

n. the longest river in North America, flowing over 2,300 miles from the Rocky Mountains to its confluence with the Mississippi.

“The Missouri River was a very important route for early explorers and traders.”

“Heavy spring rains caused the Missouri to overflow its banks, threatening several small towns along the river valley.”

n. a group of Native American people who originally lived near the Great Lakes.

n. a Siouan-speaking Native American tribe, also known as the Missouria, who historically inhabited the lower Missouri River valley.

“The state was named after the Missouri people who lived in the region.”

“Scholars study the migration patterns of the Missouri to understand the complex history of Siouan-speaking tribes before European contact.”

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