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montana

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //mɑnˈtænə// mon·tana

n. a large state in the northwestern United States known for its mountains and wide open spaces.

n. a state in the northwestern United States, bordered by Canada to the north and the Rocky Mountains to the west.


SIMPLE

Montana is famous for its beautiful national parks.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people travel to Montana in the summer to go hiking and fishing in the mountains.

COMPLEX

The economy of Montana has historically relied on agriculture and mineral extraction, though tourism related to its vast wilderness areas has become increasingly significant in recent decades.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin montāna * the US state via Spanish montaña (“mountain”) * the surname from Spanish Montaña topographic surname

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalised and typically used without an article.

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