augusta
Pronunciation: [ɔˈɡʌstə]
Context: "geography"
(noun) Augusta is the name of several cities in the world; the most famous one is in Maine, USA. It’s often a place where people live and work, and it may also have parks, schools, and shops.
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Augusta is the capital of Maine, where many people go to learn about history.
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Sadly, Augusta is not nearly as big or busy as New York City.
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What activities can you do in Augusta during the summer?
Context: "popular culture"
(noun) Augusta can also refer to Augusta National Golf Club, which is a famous golf course in Georgia, USA. It’s known for hosting a very important golf tournament called the Masters.
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Every April, many fans watch the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
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The Masters at Augusta National is not just any regular golf tournament; it’s special.
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Why do so many golfers want to play at Augusta National?
Context: "historical"
(noun) Augusta can refer to a title used in ancient Rome for important women or empresses. It showed respect and importance, like calling someone a queen.
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The title Augusta was given to powerful women in ancient Rome.
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Not everyone in the empire had the title Augusta; it was for a select few.
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Who were some famous women known as Augusta in history?