kansas
noun
Form of kansa , plural of kansa.
Simple meaning
A member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kanzuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkænzəs
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Definition
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noun
A member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
Ellipsis of University of Kansas.
A state in midwestern United States
A state of the midwest United States. Capital: Topeka. Largest city: Wichita.
A river in northeast Kansas.
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This meaning: A member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
Used this way, kansas is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- kansas river , rarer, so it draws attention
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- “Kansas is known for its wide open plains and wheat fields.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: member of the Siouan people of the Kansas river valley in Kansas
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