This is the 9311th most frequent German word.
maryland
The German word "Maryland" is not native to the language; it typically refers to the U.S. state of Maryland.
Here, 'Maryland' is used as a proper noun referring to the state in the United States of America.
Ich habe vor, meinen nächsten Urlaub in Maryland zu verbringen.
I plan to spend my next vacation in Maryland.
'Maryland' in this case is part of the name of an institution, indicating its geographical connection to the state.
Die Universität von Maryland bietet erstklassige Programme in Ingenieurwissenschaften an.
The University of Maryland offers top-notch programs in engineering.
In this sentence, 'Maryland' is again used as a proper noun referring to a geographical location, which is associated with a particular characteristic.