Free State (Noun)
Meaning 1
A province in central South Africa that was colonized by the Boers; named Free State in 1997.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Free State province is located in the heart of South Africa, where the landscape is mostly flat to rolling plains.
- Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa and is also the capital of the Free State province.
- In the early 19th century, the area now known as the Free State was part of the Basotho kingdom, before it was colonized by the Boers.
- Free State has a reputation for its friendly and hospitable people, warm sunshine and rolling grasslands.
- Today the Free State province is known for its stunning scenery, charming villages, beautiful National Parks, exciting outdoor adventures, and cultural heritage.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Any state prohibiting slavery prior to the American Civil War.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Antonyms
Meaning 3
A Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.