What does Alaska's motto mean?

Answer 1

Alaska is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally, "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed." It is also known as Alyeska, the "Great Land", an Aleut word derived from the same root.

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Answer 2

Alaska's State motto represents;

"A State of Promise, and a forward-looking optimism."

The Alaska Legislature officially adopted North to the Future as the official motto of Alaska in 1967, during Alaska's Purchase Centennial celebration.

The motto represents a forward-looking optimism--a state of promise. Richard Peter is quoted that the motto.

"Alaska's State motto is a reminder that beyond the horizon of urban clutter there is a Great Land beneath our flag that can provide a new tomorrow for this century's 'huddled masses yearning to be free'".

The motto also promotes the State of Alaska, advising that the future lies with the state to the north of the "lower 48".

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Answer 3

Alaska's name is based on the Eskimo word Alakshak which means Great Lands, or Peninsula

Answer 4

It means Alaska could be the future since it is so uninhabited by people except the cities anchorage, Seward, Juneau, etc.

Answer 5

The state took its name from the Aleaut word, Alyeska meaning "Great Land".

Answer 6

The mainland in Aleutian but the literal translation is "the object toward which the action of the sea is directed".

Answer 7

great land