Au·gus·ta
(ô-gŭs′tə, ə-gŭs′-)1. A city of eastern Georgia on the South Carolina border north-northwest of Savannah. It is a popular resort known especially for its golf tournaments.
2. The capital of Maine, in the southwest part of the state on the Kennebec River north-northeast of Portland. A trading post was established here in 1628.
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Augusta
(ɔːˈɡʌstə)n
1. (Placename) a city in the US, in Georgia. Pop: 193 316 (2003 est) (including Richmond)
2. (Placename) a port in S Italy, in E Sicily. Pop: 33 820 (2001)
3. (Placename) a town in the US, in Maine: the state capital; founded (1628) as a trading post; timber industry. Pop: 18 618 (2003 est)
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Au•gus•ta
(ɔˈgʌs tə, əˈgʌs-)n.
1. a city in E Georgia, on the Savannah River. 47,532.
2. a city in and the capital of Maine, in the SW part, on the Kennebec River. 21,819.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  Augusta - the capital of the state of Maine |
| 2. |  Augusta - a city in eastern Georgia north-northwest of Savannah; noted for golf tournamentsEmpire State of the South, Georgia, Peach State, GA - a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War |
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