New Hampshire

geographical name New Hamp·shire \ˈhamp-shər, -ˌshir\

Definition of NEW HAMPSHIRE

state NE United States ∗ Concord area 9279 square miles (24,033 square kilometers), pop 1,316,470

— New Hamp·shire·man \-mən\ noun

— New Hamp·shir·ite \-ˌīt\ noun

NEW HAMPSHIRE Defined for Kids

geographical name New Hamp·shire \ˈham(p)-shər, -ˌshi(ə)r\

state NE U.S.; capital, Concord

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