Philadelphia

/ˈfɪləˌdɛlfiə/
/fɪləˈdɛlfiə/
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Other forms: Philadelphias

Definitions of Philadelphia
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: City of Brotherly Love
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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US
/ˈfɪləˌdɛlfiə/
UK
/fɪləˈdɛlfiə/
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