What is an common noun for Alaska?

There isn't a common noun for Alaska. Alaska is a proper noun, which means it's the specific name of a place.

Here's why:

* Proper Nouns: Refer to specific people, places, or things and are always capitalized.

* Common Nouns: Refer to general categories of people, places, or things and are not capitalized.

Some common nouns that could be used to describe Alaska include:

* State: This is a general term for a political entity.

* Region: This is a general term for a geographic area.

* Landmass: This is a general term for a large area of land.

However, these terms don't specifically refer to Alaska.