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Definition of oakland

oakland

/ˈoʊk.lənd/
Oak · land
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oakland Lexical Profile

• 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.

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."

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• Nearby Words

oak
oaked
oaken
oakland
oakleaf
oakwood
oaky

Word Origin & Etymology

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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