Madison

/ˈmædəsən/
/ˈmædɪsən/
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Definitions of Madison
  1. noun
    capital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin
    synonyms: capital of Wisconsin
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    state capital
    the capital city of a political subdivision of a country
  2. 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)
    synonyms: James Madison, President Madison
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    Chief Executive, President, President of the United States, United States President
    the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government
Pronunciation
US
/ˈmædəsən/
UK
/ˈmædɪsən/
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