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Definition of arkansas

arkansas

/ˈɑːr.kən.sɔː/
Ar · kan · sas
Adjective:Arkansan
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arkansas Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A state in the south-central region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and known for its diverse geography ranging from the mountainous Ozarks to heavily forested southern lowlands.

2

American A major tributary of the Mississippi River that flows generally to the east and southeast through the US states of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Word Nuance & Usage

The state name is officially pronounced with a silent 's' (/ˈɑːrkənsɔː/), but the Arkansas River is frequently pronounced /ɑːrˈkænzəs/ by residents of Kansas and Colorado.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arkansas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arkansas
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