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US Official State MottosA motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism, sentence) is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottos of governments. Many countries around the world, businesses, universities, and other institutions all have their own mottos. The United States has fifty states that reaches out to include Alaska and Hawaii, the last two states to join the Union. Each state has its own motto along with its flag, bird, flower, song etc. Access profiles of each of the 50 US states official State Mottos. Includes adoption date, description, language: and focus. |
Mottos of the States
State motto is a word, phrase, or sentence inscribed on or
attached to a coin, building, or other object. A state motto expresses an important idea for a group
of people within the state.
motto ('mä-(")tO) n. Etymology: Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter Date: 15th century 1: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use 2: a short expression of a guiding principle |
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