What does virginia mean?

Definitions for virginia
vərˈdʒɪn yəvir·gini·a

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Virginia, Old Dominion, Old Dominion State, VAnoun

    a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

  2. Virginianoun

    one of the British colonies that formed the United States

  3. Virginianoun

    a town in northeastern Minnesota in the heart of the Mesabi Range

Wiktionary

  1. Virginianoun

    A state of the United States of America. Capital: Richmond. Largest city: Virginia Beach.

  2. Virginianoun

    A state of the United States. Official name: Commonwealth of Virginia.

    Synonyms: Old Dominion, State of Virginia, VA, Va., Virg.

  3. Virginianoun

    50 Virginia, a main belt asteroid.

  4. Virginianoun

    A female given name from Latin.

    "Daughter," quoth he, "Virginia by thy name, / There be two wayes, either death or shame, / That thou must suffer, - alas that I was bore!

  5. Virginianoun

    Any of several places, in the United States and elsewhere: A suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. A town, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. A community in the town of Georgina, Ontario, Canada. A municipality of Lempira department, Honduras. A town in County Cavan, Ireland. A suburb of Monrovia, Liberia. A gold mining town in Free State, South Africa. The former name of an unincorporated community in Placer County, California, now Virginiatown. A city, the county seat of Cass County, Illinois, United States. A city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community in Bates County, Missouri, United States. A village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States.

  6. Etymology: From Virginia, feminine form of Virginius or Verginius, a Roman family name, possibly identical with Vergilius. The state was named for Elizabeth I as the Virgin Queen.

Wikipedia

  1. Virginia

    Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most-populous city, and Fairfax County is the most-populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's population in 2020 was over 8.65 million, with 36% of them living in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607, the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent English colony in the New World. Virginia's state nickname, the Old Dominion, is a reference to this status. Slave labor and land acquired from displaced native tribes fueled the growing plantation economy, but also fueled conflicts both inside and outside the colony. Virginia was one of the original Thirteen Colonies in the American Revolution, and battles in Virginia secured the independence of the United States. During the American Civil War, Virginia was split when the state government in Richmond joined the Confederacy, but many of the state's northwestern counties remained loyal to the Union, separating as the state of West Virginia in 1863. Although the Commonwealth was under one-party rule for nearly a century following the Reconstruction era, both major political parties are competitive in modern Virginia. Virginia's state legislature is the Virginia General Assembly, which was established in July 1619, making it the oldest current law-making body in North America. It is made up of a 40-member Senate and a 100-member House of Delegates. The state government is unique in how it treats cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits governors from serving consecutive terms. Virginia's economy has many sectors: agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley; high tech and federal agencies, including the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency, in Northern Virginia; and military facilities in Hampton Roads, the site of the region's main seaport.

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  1. virginia

    Virginia is a state located in the southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is known as the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession in mainland North America. Virginia is also often referred to as the "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. Its capital is Richmond and the largest city is Virginia Beach. It is known for its rich history, diverse geography ranging from the Atlantic coastline to the Appalachian Mountains, and various industries including government, military, farming, and technology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Virginianoun

    one of the States of the United States of America

  2. Virginiaadjective

    of or pertaining to the State of Virginia

Wikidata

  1. Virginia

    Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a U.S. state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; and Virginia Beach is the most populous city. Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The wealthiest is Loudoun County. The Commonwealth's population is over eight million. The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was made the Confederate capital and Virginia's northwestern counties seceded to form the state of West Virginia. Although the Commonwealth was under conservative single-party rule for nearly a century following Reconstruction, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Virginia

    vėr-jin′i-a, n. a well-known brand of tobacco, grown and manufactured in Virginia.—n. Virgin′ia-creep′er, an American climbing vine, common in the south of England, remarkable for the bright-red colour it assumes in autumn.—adj. Virgin′ian, pertaining to Virginia.—n. a native of Virginia.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Virginia

    one of the United States of America, a State somewhat larger than Scotland, between Maryland and North Carolina, so named by its founder Sir Walter Raleigh in honour of Queen Elizabeth; is divided from West Virginia by the Appalachians; it is well watered; the soil, which is fertile, yields the finest cotton and tobacco, and minerals, particularly coal and iron, are abundant; the largest city is Richmond, with flour-mills.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. virginia

    One of the thirteen original United States of America, and is bounded on the north by Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia, east by Maryland and the Atlantic Ocean, south by North Carolina and Tennessee, and west by Kentucky and West Virginia. The shores of Virginia were first explored by Sebastian Cabot, 1498, and again under the auspices of Sir Walter Raleigh in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, in whose honor it was named; was first settled by an English colony, on the James River, May 13, 1607, which consisted mostly of gentlemen of fortune, and persons of no occupation. The friendly Indians sold them land and provisions; but the diseases of a damp climate swept off half the settlers the first autumn. The energy of Capt. John Smith saved the colony from destruction; and in 1609 it was reinforced by 500 persons, who were reduced by sickness and starvation to 60. They had embarked to abandon the settlement, when Lord Delaware came with emigrants and supplies. In 1622 the colony was reduced by wars and massacres from 4000 to 2500; but in 1624 it became a crown colony, and increased, so that in 1649 there were 15,000 English and 300 negroes in it. In 1754, the colonial militia took part in the French war; and Maj. George Washington took part in Gen. Braddock’s campaign. In 1769, Thomas Jefferson, a member of the House of Burgesses, asserted for the colony the right of self-taxation, denying the right of Parliament to tax the colonies. In 1773, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and Richard Henry Lee were appointed a committee to confer with the other colonies, and urged upon their delegates the Declaration of Independence. Virginia, the earliest settled, largest, and most populous of the thirteen original States, called the Old Dominion, was the first to propose the confederacy and the Constitution. On April 17, 1861, this State passed the ordinance of secession. The Confederate government was invited to Richmond, which became the centre of military operations. Virginia was occupied by the Federal troops during the whole of the civil war, and a great many hotly-contested battles were fought on her soil. The State was restored to the Union, January 26, 1870.

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Etymology and Origins

  1. Virginia

    Named by Sir Walter Raleigh in honour of Elizabeth, the “Virgin Queen.”

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. VIRGINIA

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Virginia is ranked #49365 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Virginia surname appeared 426 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Virginia.

    75.1% or 320 total occurrences were White.
    14.3% or 61 total occurrences were Black.
    7.7% or 33 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.4% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of virginia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of virginia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of virginia in a Sentence

  1. Courtney White:

    These arrests signify that you’re not going to get away with hazing in the state of Virginia.

  2. Jennifer McClellan:

    I drive past a Robert E. Lee statue... every day going into Virginia General Assembly knowing I'm their worst nightmare, a Black woman working to eradicate the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow that they worked to keep in place.

  3. Anthony Fauci:

    It would have been almost a dereliction of our duty if we didn't study this, and the only way you can study these things is you've got to go where the action is, you don't want to study bats in Fairfax County, Virginia, to find out what the animal-human interface is that might lead to a jumping of species.

  4. Terry McAuliffe:

    Donald Trump is not liked here in the commonwealth of Virginia Beach. People remember Charlottesville, when Donald Trump failed Terry McAuliffe that day, horrible day, when he said there were fine people on both sides, people want to be lifted up ; Donald Trump is hate and division. Donald Trump wants to run again in 2024. I think Donald Trump wants to use this... as a launch pad for that. That is why Donald Trump has endorsed Glenn Youngkin seven or eight times, seven or eight times.

  5. Chuck Lessin:

    I’m working now to pull together Virginia charities to form a coalition to aid in this effort, this coalition will direct all donations in their entirety to this effort. While the coalition is being formed, I am directing all of the donations made through my Jerusalem Connection website that indicate ‘Ukraine’ to go 100% to this effort.

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