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'''Washington''' may refer to several entities, including a [[U.S. state]] in the Pacific Northwest, the capital of the United States, or a common surname. This article will focus on the broader uses of the term, highlighting its significance in various contexts.
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'''Washington''' most commonly refers to:
==Washington State==
 
[[Washington (state)|Washington]] is a state in the [[Pacific Northwest]] region of the [[United States]]. It was named after [[George Washington]], the first President of the United States. The state is bordered by the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west, [[Oregon]] to the south, [[Idaho]] to the east, and the [[Canadian]] province of [[British Columbia]] to the north. Washington's largest city is [[Seattle]], and its capital is [[Olympia]]. The state is known for its diverse ecosystems, ranging from rainforests in the [[Olympic Peninsula]] to desert regions in the east.
* [[George Washington]] (1732–1799), the first president of the United States
==Washington, D.C.==
* [[Washington (state)]], a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States
[[Washington, D.C.]], formally the District of Columbia, is the capital of the United States. It was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation's capital. Washington, D.C., is not part of any U.S. state; rather, it is a federal district. It was named after George Washington and the explorer [[Christopher Columbus]]. The city is home to all three branches of the federal government of the United States, including the [[Congress]], the [[President of the United States|President]], and the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]]. Washington is known for its numerous national monuments and museums, primarily situated on or around the [[National Mall]].
* [[Washington, D.C.]], the capital of the United States
** A metonym for the [[federal government of the United States]]
** [[Washington metropolitan area]], the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C.
 
'''Washington''' may also refer to:
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==Places==
 
===England===
* [[Washington, Tyne and Wear]], a town in the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough
* [[Washington Old Hall]], ancestral home of the family of George Washington
* [[Washington, West Sussex]], a village and civil parish
 
===Greenland===
* [[Cape Washington, Greenland]]
* [[Washington Land]]
 
===Philippines===
*[[New Washington, Aklan]], a municipality
*Washington, a barangay in [[Catarman, Northern Samar]]
*Washington, a barangay in [[Escalante, Negros Occidental]]
*Washington, a barangay in [[San Jacinto, Masbate]]
*Washington, a barangay in [[Surigao City]]
 
===United States===
* [[Washington, Wisconsin (disambiguation)]]
* [[Fort Washington (disambiguation)]]
* [[Lake Washington (disambiguation)]]
* [[Mount Washington (disambiguation)]]
* [[Port Washington (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Avenue (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Boulevard (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Bridge (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington County (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington district (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Island (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Park (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Square (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Street (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Township (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington Valley (disambiguation)]]
 
====Cities and communities====
* [[Washington, Alabama]]
* [[Washington, Arkansas]]
* [[Washington, California]], in Nevada County
* [[Washington, Yolo County, California]]
* [[Washington, Connecticut]]
* [[Washington, Georgia]]
* [[Washington, Illinois]]
* [[Washington, Indiana]]
* [[Washington, Iowa]]
* [[Washington, Kansas]]
* [[Washington, Kentucky]]
* [[Washington, Louisiana]]
* [[Washington, Maine]]
* [[Washington, Massachusetts]]
* [[Washington, Michigan]], an unincorporated community in Washington Township
* [[Washington, Mississippi]]
* [[Washington, Missouri]]
* [[Washington, Nebraska]]
* [[Washington, New Hampshire]]
* [[Washington, New Jersey]]
* [[Washington, New York]]
* [[Washington, North Carolina]]
* [[Washington, Oklahoma]]
* [[Washington, Pennsylvania]]
* [[Washington, Rhode Island]]
* [[Washington, Utah]]
* [[Washington, Vermont]]
* [[Washington, Virginia]]
* [[Washington, West Virginia]]
* Washington Colony, California, settlement located near what is now [[Easton, California]].
* [[Washington Court House, Ohio]]
* [[Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas]]
 
===Elsewhere===
* [[Washington Escarpment]], Antarctica
* [[Washington, Ontario]], Canada
* [[George Washington, Cuba]] (also known as Washington)
* [[Washington Island (French Polynesia)]]
* [[Washington Island (Kiribati)]]
* Washington, Guyana, a community in [[Mahaica-Berbice]], Guyana
 
==Education==
 
===Higher education===
==== In the United States ====
* [[University of Washington]], Seattle, Washington
* [[George Washington University]], Washington, D.C.
* [[Harold Washington College]], Chicago, Illinois
* [[University of Mary Washington]], Fredericksburg, Virginia
* Washington College, merged with Jefferson College in 1865 to form [[Washington & Jefferson College]]
* [[Washington College (California)]], formerly in Irvington, Fremont, California
* [[Washington College]], Chestertown, Maryland
* [[Washington College, Connecticut]], the original name of Trinity College
* [[Washington College of Law]], at [[American University]], Washington, D.C.
* [[Washington Female Seminary]], Washington, Pennsylvania
* [[Washington Medical College]], a defunct institution formerly in Baltimore, Maryland
* [[Washington University in St. Louis]], Missouri
 
==== Outside of the United States ====
* [[Washington International University]], unaccredited institution in the British Virgin Islands
* [[Washington University of Barbados]], named as part of an international medical school scam
 
===Secondary education===
* [[Lake Washington High School]], Kirkland, Washington
* [[Washington Academy (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington College Academy]], Limestone, Tennessee
* [[Booker T. Washington High School (disambiguation)]]
* [[George Washington High School (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington County High School (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington High School (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington International School]], Washington, D.C.
* [[Washington School (disambiguation)]]
 
==People==
==People==
The surname Washington is historically significant in the United States, most notably associated with George Washington. Other notable individuals with the surname include [[Booker T. Washington]], an American educator and advisor to several presidents of the United States, and [[Denzel Washington]], an acclaimed American actor and director.
* [[Washington (name)]], a given name or surname
==Other Uses==
* [[Washington (musician)]], the stage name of Australian musician Megan Washington
The name Washington is also used in various other contexts, including schools, parks, and geographical locations across the United States and elsewhere.
* [[Washington (footballer, born 1953)]], Brazilian football forward Washington Luiz de Paula
==See Also==
* [[Washington (footballer, born 1 April 1975)]], Brazilian football manager and former striker Washington Stecanela Cerqueira
* [[George Washington]]
* [[Washington (footballer, born 10 April 1975)]], Brazilian football striker Washington Luiz Pereira dos Santos
* [[Washington Monument]]
* [[Washington (footballer, born August 1978)]], Brazilian football forward Washington Luiz Mascarenhas Silva
* [[History of Washington (state)|History of Washington State]]
* [[Washington (footballer, born November 1978)]], Brazilian football forward Washington Luigi Garcia
* [[Government of the District of Columbia]]
* [[Washington (footballer, born 1985)]], Brazilian football striker Washington Roberto Mariano da Silva
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* [[Washington (footballer, born May 1986)]], Brazilian football striker Washington de Mesquista Ferreira
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* [[Washington (footballer, born November 1986)]], Brazilian football midfielder Cezar Washington Alves Portela
* [[Washington (footballer, born 1989)]], Brazilian football midfielder Washington Santana da Silva
 
==Ships==
* [[SS Washington|SS ''Washington'']] (1930), an ocean liner
* [[SS Washington (1941)|SS ''Washington'' (1941)]], a cargo ship
* [[USS Washington|USS ''Washington'']], several U.S. Navy ships
* [[Washington (steamboat 1851)|''Washington'' (steamboat 1851)]]
 
==Sports==
 
===In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area===
* [[Washington Capitals]], professional ice hockey team of the National Hockey League
* [[Washington Nationals]], professional baseball team of Major League Baseball
* [[Washington Mystics]], professional basketball team of the Women's National Basketball Association
* [[Washington Commanders]], formerly ''Washington Redskins'', professional American football team of the National Football League
* [[Washington Wizards]], professional basketball team of the National Basketball Association
* [[D.C. United]], professional soccer team of the Major League Soccer
 
===In Washington (state)===
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==== Division I ====
* [[Eastern Washington Eagles]], athletic teams of Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington
* [[Washington Huskies]], athletic teams of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington
* [[Washington State Cougars]], athletic teams of Washington State University in Pullman, Washington
 
==== Division II ====
 
* [[Central Washington Wildcats]], athletic teams of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington
* [[Western Washington Vikings]], athletic teams of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington
 
===Elsewhere===
* [[Washington F.C.]], a football club based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, England
* [[Washington University Bears]], athletic teams of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
 
==Other uses==
* [[Washington station (disambiguation)]]
* [[Washington (tree)]], a giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park, California, US
* [[Boeing Washington]], British designation for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress
* [[Washington, D.C. (novel)]], a 1967 novel by Gore Vidal
 
==See also==
* [[Washingtonian (disambiguation)]]
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* [[2013 Washington, Illinois tornado]]
 
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Revision as of 23:02, 20 January 2025

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Washington most commonly refers to:

Washington may also refer to:

Places

England

Greenland

Philippines

United States

Cities and communities

Elsewhere

Education

Higher education

In the United States

Outside of the United States

Secondary education

People

Ships

Sports

In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area

In Washington (state)

Division I

Division II

Elsewhere

Other uses

See also

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