Associations to the word «Oakland»

Wiktionary

OAKLAND, proper noun. The eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of California.

Dictionary definition

OAKLAND, noun. A city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center.

Wise words

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Noam Chomsky