philadelphia
noun
Simple meaning
The largest city in Pennsylvania.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
fɪləˈdɛlfiə
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Definition
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noun
The largest city in Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of coterminous Philadelphia County; the former capital of the United States.
The largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
A locale in the United States; named for the city in Pennsylvania.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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