Wash·ing·ton
 Washington
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noun |
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a state in the northwestern United States on the Pacific Coast. Its capital is Olympia. (abbreviated: WA)
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the capital city of the United States. Washington includes all of the District of Columbia.
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Washingtonian (adj.), Washingtonian (n.) |
Washington was named for George Washington, first president of the United States.