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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Géorgie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʒe.ɔʁ.ʒi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Georgia/ˈdʒɔːr.dʒə/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #2500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La Géorgie est un pays magnifique."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A transcontinental country situated at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, in the Caucasus region.

    "Georgia is famous for its ancient wine-making traditions and stunning mountain scenery."
  2. 2

    A state in the southeastern region of the United States, known for its capital Atlanta and peach production.

    "She moved to Georgia to attend university in Savannah."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The geographical name originates from Medieval Latin 'Georgia', derived from the Persian word 'Gurjān' or 'Gorj', ultimately linked to the Greek 'geōrgos' meaning farmer or tiller of the soil. In the case of the U.S. state, it was named in honor of King George II of Great Britain during the colonial era.

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