Alabama

geographical name Al·a·bama \ˌa-lə-ˈba-mə\

Definition of ALABAMA

river 315 miles (507 kilometers) S Alabama flowing SW into Tensaw & Mobile rivers — see tallapoosa

state SE United States ∗ Montgomery area 51,705 square miles (133,916 square kilometers), pop 4,779,736

— Al·a·bam·i·an \-ˈba-mē-ən\ or Al·a·bam·an \-ˈba-mən\ adjective or noun

ALABAMA Defined for Kids

geographical name Al·a·bama \ˌa-lə-ˈba-mə\

state SE U.S.; capital, Montgomery

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