Definitions for iowa
ˈaɪ ə wəiowa

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Iowa, Iowaynoun

   a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

2. Iowa, Hawkeye State, IAnoun

   a state in midwestern United States

3. Iowa, Iowaynoun

   a dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Iowa

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Iowanoun

   One of the Native Americans formerly occupying the region now included in the state of Iowa.

2. Iowanoun

   A Capital: Des Moines.

3. Etymology: From Aiouez, an initial translation of the name for the Iowa tribe.

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1. IOWA

   IOWA is a 2005 American independent neo-noir film directed by, written by, and starring Matt Farnsworth. The film follows two young Iowan lovers who decide to cook their own methamphetamine. Critics gave negative reviews.

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1. iowa

   Iowa is a state located in the Midwest region of the United States. It is characterized by its landscape of rolling plains and cornfields. Known as the "Hawkeye State", Iowa is famed for being a major producer of corn and soybeans in America. Its capital and largest city is Des Moines. It's also known for its high-quality education and often holds first place in the U.S. presidential primaries, giving it substantial political influence.

WikidataRate this definition:3.3 / 4 votes

1. Iowa

   Iowa is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". Iowa was a part of the French colony of New France. After the Louisiana Purchase, settlers laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn Belt. Iowa is occasionally known as the "Food Capital of the World". In the latter half of the 20th century, Iowa's agricultural economy made the transition to a diversified economy of advanced manufacturing, processing, financial services, Information Technology, biotechnology, and green energy production. Iowa is the 26th most extensive in land area and the 30th most populous of the 50 United States. Its capital and largest city is Des Moines. Iowa has been listed as one of the safest states in which to live.

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1. Iowa

   one of the United States, on the right bank of the Mississippi River, with Minnesota to the N. and Missouri to the S., and the Missouri River on its western border; is well watered, very fertile, and, though liable to extremes of temperature, very healthy; agriculture flourishes, the country being an undulating plain and most of the soil being arable; cereals and root crops are raised, cattle fed; there are poultry and dairy farms; coal, gypsum, and lead are mined; manufactures include mill products, canned meats, and agricultural implements; general education in the State is advanced, State policy in this respect being liberal; Iowa was admitted to the Union, 1846; Des Moines (32) is the capital; Iowa (7) is the seat of the State University and of some flour-mills and factories.

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1. iowa

   One of the Central States of the United States, lying between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. It originally formed a portion of the Louisiana Territory; and permanent settlements commenced to be formed in it about 1833; organized as a Territory in 1838, and admitted as a State in 1846. During the civil war it contributed its full quota of troops to the cause of the Union.

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1. IOWA

   What does IOWA stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the IOWA acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Iowa

   Indian for “the sleepy-ones”; applied by the Sioux to the Pahoja or Graysnow tribe.

Matched Categories

1. • American State
   • Chiwere
   • Sioux
   • United States

How to pronounce iowa?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say iowa in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of iowa in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of iowa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of iowa in a Sentence

1. Ryan Rhodes:

   What we saw in the week leading up to the caucus were rumors being circulated that Ben was going to be dropping out after Iowa. Someone was contacting voters making the case to vote for Cruz. It all culminated in that evening [of the caucus] in calls, voicemails and text alerts spreading a narrative that was false.

2. Tom Harkin:

   She's doing what she needs to do in Iowa every day; She's organizing; She has a great ground game in Iowa, unlike 2008, right now it's about rounding up delegates and holding their hands and making sure they get to the caucus.

3. Nate Evans:

   The campaign will continue to have a staff presence in New Hampshire but the focus is and will continue to be on Iowa. Senator Harris will not visit New Hampshire on November 6 and 7, but Senator Harris name will still be placed on the primary ballot.

4. Rick Wade:

   In both large and small caucuses, black voters can tilt the scales when the numbers are close, and strong black support in Iowa could affect black response and support in South Carolina and nationally.

5. Donald Trump:

   I live a very different life than probably a lot of people would think, i'm talking about over the last number of years, I'm leading a very good life. I try to lead a good life and I have. And frankly, (it's) the reason I'm doing so well in Iowa.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=iowa
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iowa
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=iowa
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Iowa
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=iowa