A state in the eastern central US; population 12,901,563 (est. 2008); capital, Springfield. It was colonized by the French but was ceded to Britain in 1763. It was acquired by the US in 1783 and became the 21st state in 1818
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Is it illionis or illinois?
The correct word is illinois
How to pronounce illinois?
The correct pronunciation is ɪlɪˈnɔɪ
What does illinois mean?
A state in the eastern central US; population 12,901,563 (est. 2008); capital, Springfield. It was colonized by the French but was ceded to Britain in 1763. It was acquired by the US in 1783 and became the 21st state in 1818