Washington state
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- Washington State (proscribed)
- State of Washington
Etymology[edit]
Distinguishing the state of Washington from other senses of Washington, particularly Washington, D.C.
Proper noun[edit]
- Synonym of Washington, the US state.
Usage notes[edit]
The lower-case form Washington state is advocated by the AP Style Guide except in reference to specific departments, services, etc. of its government, where both words are capitalized as part of the complete name. The Chicago Manual of Style advocates general use of Washington State, but based upon a misunderstanding of it as a formal name.