madison

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun 4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
  2. noun capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin

Etymology

The cycling race is named after the original Madison Square Garden in New York, where the first such events were held. The dance is reportedly named after Madison Avenue, also in New York.

In classic literature

Synonyms

James Madison, President Madison

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