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Madison

[ mad-uh-suh n ]
/ ˈmæd ə sən /

noun

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Definition for madison (2 of 2)

Wisconsin

[ wis-kon-suh n ]
/ wɪsˈkɒn sən /

noun

a state in the N central United States: a part of the Midwest. 56,154 sq. mi. (145,440 sq. km). Capital: Madison. Abbreviation: WI (for use with zip code), Wis., Wisc.
a river flowing SW from N Wisconsin to the Mississippi. 430 miles (690 km) long.
the fourth stage of the glaciation of North America during the Pleistocene.
Compare Würm.

Related forms

Wis·con·sin·ite, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for madison (1 of 4)

madison

/ (ˈmædɪsən) /

noun

a type of cycle relay race

Word Origin for madison

C20: from Madison Square Gardens in New York City, early venue for such races

British Dictionary definitions for madison (2 of 4)

Madison

1
/ (ˈmædɪsən) /

noun

a city in the US, in S central Wisconsin, on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona: the state capital. Pop: 218 432 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for madison (3 of 4)

Madison

2
/ (ˈmædɪsən) /

noun

James. 1751–1836, US statesman; 4th president of the US (1809–17). He helped to draft the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. His presidency was dominated by the War of 1812

British Dictionary definitions for madison (4 of 4)

Wisconsin

/ (wɪsˈkɒnsɪn) /

noun

a state of the N central US, on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan: consists of an undulating plain, with uplands in the north and west; over 168 m (550 ft) above sea level along the shore of Lake Michigan. Capital: Madison. Pop: 5 472 299 (2003 est). Area: 141 061 sq km (54 464 sq miles)Abbreviation: Wis., Wis, (with zip code) WI
a river in central and SW Wisconsin, flowing south and west to the Mississippi. Length: 692 km (430 miles)
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Culture definitions for madison (1 of 2)

Madison

Capital of Wisconsin.

Note

Location of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin.

Culture definitions for madison (2 of 2)

Wisconsin

State in the north-central United States bordered by Lake Superior and the state of Michigan to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Illinois to the south, and Iowa and Minnesota to the west. Its capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee.

Note

Known for its dairy products, especially cheese.
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