Oklahoma

proper nounattested in dialogue

United States//ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə//

A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.

proper noun

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A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.
The next highest percentages were in Oklahoma, Nevada and New Mexico, with 26.3%, 25.6% and 25.4%, respectively.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that much of eastern Oklahoma falls within an Indian reservation, a decision that could reshape the criminal justice system by preventing state authorities from prosecuting offenses there that involve Native Americans.
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historicalA former territory (1890–1907) of the United States, encompassing the western half of the modern state.
3
Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory: A borough of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory: An unincorporated community in Carroll County, Mississippi.

Etymology

From Choctaw okla (“people”) + homa (“red”).

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Oklahoma · A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.

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