Rhode Island

geographical name Rhode Is·land \rōd-ˈī-lənd\

Definition of RHODE ISLAND

or officially Rhode Island and Providence Plantations state NE United States ∗ Providence area 1212 square miles (3139 square kilometers), pop 1,052,567

— see aquidneck

— Rhode Islander noun

Rhymes with RHODE ISLAND

Long Island, North Island

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Rhode Island

geographical name Rhode Is·land \rō-ˈdī-lənd\

Definition of RHODE ISLAND for Kids

state NE U.S.; capital, Providence

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