kaskaskia

/kɑːskɑːˈskɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A town in Illinois, USA, and the former capital of the Illinois Territory.

“The historic town of Kaskaskia was once the capital of the Illinois Territory.”

2. proper noun

A county in Illinois, USA, named after the town.

“The Kaskaskia County Courthouse is located in Centralia, Illinois.”

Synonyms

  • Illinois
  • Midwestern

Antonyms

  • coastal
  • eastern