Illinois Meaning in English

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US

/ˌɪɫəˈnɔɪ/, /ˌɪɫəˈnɔɪz/

il-uh-NOY

UK

/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/

il-ih-NOY

التعريف

Illinois is a state in the central region of the United States, known for cities like Chicago and its location along the Mississippi River.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Illinois' is pronounced without the 's' (sounds like 'Ill-in-oy'). Used as a proper noun, almost always refers to the U.S. state. Sometimes shortened in reference to sports teams ('Illinois won last night'). Be sure to capitalize.

• Spanish: Illinois
• Portuguese (BR): Illinois
• Portuguese (PT): Illinois
• Chinese (Simplified): 伊利诺伊州
• Chinese (Traditional): 伊利諾伊州
• Hindi: इलिनॉय
• Arabic: إلينوي
• Bengali: ইলিনয় (মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের রাজ্য)
• Russian: Иллинойс
• Japanese: イリノイ州
• Vietnamese: Illinois
• Korean: 일리노이주
• Turkish: Illinois
• Urdu: الینوائے
• Indonesian: Illinois

جمل نموذجية

Illinois is in the central United States.

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Chicago is the largest city in Illinois.

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My cousin lives in Illinois.

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Have you ever been to Illinois during the winter?

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The University of Illinois is very famous for its engineering program.

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People from Illinois are used to the cold weather.

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