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Definition of oakland
oakland
/ˈoʊk.lənd/
Oak · land
oakland Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
American A major port city in California, United States, located in the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, recognized for its cultural diversity and historical significance as an industrial and transportation hub.
Example
"After finishing her degree, she accepted a new job and moved to a bustling neighborhood in Oakland."
2
A tract of land naturally covered with oak trees.
Example
"The early settlers established their homestead adjacent to a dense oakland near the river valley."
Synonyms
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Derived from Old English 'āc' (oak) and 'land' (land). The major city in California was named in the mid-19th century for the abundant oak trees native to the region.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oakland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oakland