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 Mississippi Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/

noun

  1. () A state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War  ( Magnolia State , Miss. , MS , Mississippi )
    a state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War
      They cruised along the Mississippi River, enjoying the scenic views and charming river towns.
    They cruised along the Mississippi River, enjoying the scenic views and charming river towns.
  2. () A major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico  ( Mississippi River , Mississippi )
    a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
      The mighty Mississippi River carved its way through the heartland, connecting states and cultures.
    The mighty Mississippi River carved its way through the heartland, connecting states and cultures.