madison
madison Lexical Profile
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American The capital city of the state of Wisconsin, United States, located in the south-central part of the state between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona.
"She moved to Madison to pursue her graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin."
A common English given name, historically used as a surname and male name, but now predominantly popular as a feminine first name.
"Madison introduced her new colleagues to the department manager during the morning briefing."
A track cycling event featuring a relay race between teams of two riders, taking its name from Madison Square Garden in New York where it was first popularized.
"The British cycling team demonstrated exceptional tactical awareness during the Madison at the world championships."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originally an English surname meaning 'son of Maud' (via the medieval diminutive 'Maddy') or 'son of Matthew'. As a place name, it frequently honors James Madison, the fourth US President.
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