Raleigh

/ˈrɑli/

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