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nevada

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //nəˈvædə// neva·da

n. a state in the western United States known for its dry deserts and the famous city of Las Vegas. It is a place where many people go for entertainment and tourism.

n. a landlocked state located in the Western United States, bordered by California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Characterised by its arid Great Basin geography and its legalisation of gambling and lenient marriage laws.


SIMPLE

We are driving across Nevada to reach the coast.

CONTEXTUAL

Much of the land in Nevada is owned by the federal government and used for military testing or wildlife protection.

COMPLEX

The rapid urbanisation of southern Nevada has placed significant strain on the water resources of the Colorado River, necessitating innovative conservation strategies across the region.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from Spanish Nevada.

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