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Definition of tallahassee

tallahassee

/ˌtæləˈhæsi/
Tal · la · has · see
Adjective:Tallahasseean
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tallahassee Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the state of Florida, located in the panhandle region of the southeastern United States.

Example

"Many lawmakers and government officials commute to Tallahassee during the state legislative session."

• Rhymes for tallahassee

• Nearby Words

talc
talinum
talkbox
tallahassee
tallapoosa
tallinn
tallow

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Muskogean Native American word, commonly translated as 'old town' or 'abandoned fields,' referencing a former Apalachee settlement in the area.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tallahassee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tallahassee
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