# Bandeirante State

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. State of São Paulo

## Etymology
Bandeirante State, from the Portuguese Estado Bandeirante, draws an analogy to the Brazilian state of São Paulo, which is historically linked to the bandeirantes. The name was popularized through newspapers in the early 20th century and is still frequently used today.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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