Maine
pronunciation
How to pronounce Maine in British English:
UK [meɪn]
How to pronounce Maine in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- a state in New England
Word Origin
- Maine
- U.S. state, probably ultimately from French Maine, region in France (named for the river that runs through it, which has a name of Gaulish origin). The name was applied to that part of coastal North America by French explorers.
Example
- 1. Maine 's new consolidation law is creating political havoc .
- 2. He owned properties in georgia , maine and new york .
- 3. Next month portland , maine , will have its first ranked-choice mayoral election .
- 4. Voters in maine seem to like the idea of transcending partisan politics .
- 5. The two men discussed the border dispute between canada and maine .