Va (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The governor of Virginia was sworn in today, marking a new era for the state.
• The historic city of Williamsburg is located in the eastern part of Virginia.
• Virginia was a key battleground during the American Civil War.
• The state of Virginia was founded in 1607 by British settlers.
• Arlington Virginia is home to the famous national cemetery that bears the state's name.

Synonyms

• Virginia
• Old Dominion
• Old Dominion State
• Va.

Meaning ²

The United States federal department responsible for the interests of military veterans; created in 1989.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Department Of Veterans Affairs

Hypernyms

• Executive Department