"Golden State" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Golden State [canonical]
Etymology: Alluding to its rich deposits of gold. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Golden State|the=1}} the Golden State
  1. Official nickname for California: a state of the United States. Categories (place): Places in the United States, States of the United States

Alternative forms

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