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"Georgia" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Georgia", and "Atlanta" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Atlanta". Learn more about the difference between "Georgia" and "Atlanta" below.
Georgia(
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Georgia
Georgia became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991.Georgia se independizó de la Unión Soviética en 1991.
a. Georgia
There's nothing sweeter than a peach from Georgia.No hay nada más dulce que un durazno de Georgia.
a. Georgia
Georgia wasn't able to make it to church today.Georgia no pudo ir a la iglesia hoy.
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Atlanta(
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lahn
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tuh
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Atlanta
Andrea is American. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia.Andrea es estadounidense. Nació en Atlanta, Georgia.
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