Raleigh

/ˈrɑli/
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Other forms: Raleighs

Definitions of Raleigh
  1. noun
    capital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina
    synonyms: capital of North Carolina
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    state capital
    the capital city of a political subdivision of a country
  2. noun
    English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
    synonyms: Ralegh, Sir Walter Ralegh, Sir Walter Raleigh, Walter Ralegh, Walter Raleigh
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    coloniser, colonizer
    someone who helps to found a colony
    courtier
    an attendant at the court of a sovereign
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