Indiana

American  

[in-dee-an-uh] / ˌɪn diˈæn ə /

noun

1. Robert Robert Clarke, 1928–2018, U.S. painter of pop art.

2. a state in the central United States: a part of the Midwest. 36,291 sq. mi. (93,995 sq. km). Indianapolis. IN (for use with zip code), Ind.

3. a city in western central Pennsylvania.

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Indiana British  

/ ˌɪndɪˈænə /

noun

1. Abbreviation: Ind.   IN.  a state of the N central US, in the Midwest: consists of an undulating plain, with sand dunes and lakes in the north and limestone caves in the south. Capital: Indianapolis. Pop: 6 195 643 (2003 est). Area: 93 491 sq km (36 097 sq miles)

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Indiana Cultural  

1. State in the midwestern United States bordered by Michigan to the north, Ohio to the east, Kentucky to the south, and Illinois to the west. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis.

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Other Word Forms

• Indianan adjective
• Indianian adjective

Example Sentences

In Utah, the governor has signed two related bills into law, and in Tennessee and Indiana, bills are awaiting their governors’ signature.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

In matches between sides already out of post-season contention, the Chicago Bulls won 119-108 against the Washington Wizards while the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He fired off more than two-dozen Truth Social posts endorsing candidates for Indiana state legislative races.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Reese joins an Atlanta team that went 30-14 and finished first in the Eastern Conference before losing to the Indiana Fever in the first round of the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He proposed a trip to see more of Indiana, as a break from her labors.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead