Words Derived From Places: A Lexicon
Words Derived From Places
This table shows words that come from place names, along with their definitions and origins.
| Word | Definition | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY | A secondary preparatory school, especially a private one. | Academia, the school where Plato taught |
| ACAPULCO GOLD | Mexican-grown marijuana that is considered very strong. | Acapulco, Mexico |
| AFRO-AMERICAN | An American of African and especially of black African descent. | Africa + America |
| ALPINISM | Mountain climbing in the Alps or other high mountains. | The Alps, the most important |
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