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Definition of new york state
new york state
• noun
1
A populous state in the northeastern United States, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, the Great Lakes, and Canada, with Albany as its capital and New York City as its largest metropolis.
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently used to explicitly distinguish the broader political territory of the state of New York from New York City.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of New york state. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/new-york-state