/luˌiːziˈɑːnə/ LOO-ee-zah-NAH

Definitions

1. proper noun

A state located in the southeastern United States.

“The city of New Orleans is famous for its jazz music and is located in Louisiana.”

2. noun

The French-speaking region in North America that existed from 1684 to 1763.

“In the 18th century, the Louisiana region was a French colony.”