Michigan Meaning
/ˈmɪʃəɡɪn/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
proper nounA state in the northern United States.
nameA state of the United States.
Sentence Examples
Lansing is the state capital of Michigan.
They captured an American fort in northern Michigan.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We drove from Chicago to ____ to visit the famous Great Lakes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The family traveled to visit Lake ____, enjoying the beautiful sandy beaches and the cool blue water during their summer vacation.
Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Ojibwe mishi-gami / ᒥᔑᑲᒥ (“giant lake”), referring to Lake Michigan.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"On the invitation list: Govs. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, Tim Walz of Minnesota, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, Wes Moore of Maryland and Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico."
— 2024 February 7, Edward-Isaac Dovere, “Harris set to host Democratic governors this weekend to discuss 2024 campaign”, in CNN, archived from the original on 21 Nov 2024:
"Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin on Wednesday called for “action, not words” from Democrats, criticizing the approach of some in the progressive wing of the party."
— 2025 March 19, Alison Main, “Michigan Democrat says she ‘can’t just be an activist’ and calls on party to act”, in CNN, archived from the original on 22 Mar 2025:
"And that history of persecution is newly relevant after the mass shooting and arson targeting an LDS church in Michigan last Sunday."
— 2025 October 5, Eric Levenson, “Attack on LDS Church harkens back to its early history of religious persecution”, in CNN, archived from the original on 06 Nov 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
We drove from Chicago to ____ to visit the famous Great Lakes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The family traveled to visit Lake ____, enjoying the beautiful sandy beaches and the cool blue water during their summer vacation.