minnesota
nounUK /ˌmɪnɪˈsəʊtə/
US /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
Minnesota is a state in the northern part of the United States.
My cousin lives in Minnesota, where the winters are very cold.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A river in the central United States that flows into the Mississippi.
The Minnesota River winds through southern Minnesota.
3. A Native American people of the upper Mississippi region.
The Minnesota people have a long history in the region.
4. A village or community named after the state or river.
Several towns across the country are simply called Minnesota.