What is the definition of Nevada?

Answer 1

Although the name is derived from the Spanish word nevada which is the feminine form of "covered in snow",

A state of the western United States. It was admitted as the 36th state in 1864. Part of the area ceded by Mexico to the United States in 1848, it became a separate territory in 1861 after an influx of settlers drawn by the discovery (1859) of the Comstock Lode. Carson City is the capital and Las Vegas the largest city. Population: 2,240,000.

Answer 2

–noun a state in the W United States. 799,184; 110,540 sq. mi. (286,300 sq. km). Capital: Carson City. Abbreviation: NV (for use with zip code), Nev.

—Related forms
Ne·vad·an, Ne·vad·i·an, adjective, noun
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source Ne·vad·a (nə-vād'ə, -vä'də) Pronunciation Key
A state of the western United States. It was admitted as the 36th state in 1864. Part of the area ceded by Mexico to the United States in 1848, it became a separate territory in 1861 after an influx of settlers drawn by the discovery (1859) of the Comstock Lode. Carson City is the capital and Las Vegas the largest city. Population: 2,410,000.

Ne·vad'an, Ne·vad'i·an adj. & n.


noun
a state in the western United States



State in the western United States bordered by Oregon and Idaho to the north, Utah and Arizona to the east, and California to the south and west. Its capital is Carson City, and its largest city is Las Vegas.

Note: Long known as a center of gambling.


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Answer 3

Question should read what WAS the definition of Nevada. Too bad that Californians, becoming weary of their own self made cesspool, decided to move here and create a bigger, uglier one right here in Nevada.

Answer 4

Ne·vad·a [nə vdə]

state in the western United States, bordered by Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and California.
Capital: Carson City
Population: 2,173,491 (2002)
Area: 286,367 sq km/110,567 sq mi.



-Ne·vad·an, n adj

Answer 5

No one seems to have answered your question. I think you mean "What does the word Nevada mean?"
I'd like to know that too. I will watch and see if anyone has the answer.

Answer 6

Ne·vad·a [nə vdə]

state in the western United States, bordered by Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, and California.
Capital: Carson City
Population: 2,173,491 (2002)
Area: 286,367 sq km/110,567 sq mi.



-Ne·vad·an, n adj


Hope I helped! :)

Answer 7

to me, nevada: HOME