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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSunshine State
/ˈsʌn.ʃaɪn steɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The official nickname of the state of Florida, highlighting its warm climate and abundant sunshine.
"Many tourists flock to the Sunshine State every winter to escape the freezing northern temperatures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived as an official nickname for the U.S. state of Florida, reflecting its predominant sunny tropical and subtropical climate. The moniker was officially adopted by the Florida Legislature in 1970, replacing the older nickname 'The Peninsula State'.
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l'État ensoleillé
Transliteration: l'e-ta on-so-e-ye
"De nombreux touristes visitent l'État ensoleillé chaque année."
Sonnenstaat
Transliteration: zon-ən-ʃtaːt
"Der Sonnenstaat ist bekannt für seine schönen Strände."
Stato del Sole
Transliteration: sta-to del so-le
"Molti pensionati si trasferiscono nello Stato del Sole."
Estado del Sol
Transliteration: es-ta-do del sol
"El Estado del Sol atrae a millones de visitantes."
Estado do Sol
Transliteration: es-ta-du du sol
"O Estado do Sol é famoso pelo clima quente."
सनशाइन स्टेट
Transliteration: sanshaine stet
"सनशाइन स्टेट अपने खूबसूरत समुद्र तटों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
阳光之州
Transliteration: yáng guāng zhī zhōu
"阳光之州吸引了大量游客。"
선샤인 주
Transliteration: seonsyain ju
"많은 관광객들이 선샤인 주를 방문합니다."
サンシャイン・ステート
Transliteration: sanshain suteeto
"サンシャイン・ステートは温暖な気候で知られています。"
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