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Definition of adelaide

adelaide

/ˈæd.ə.leɪd/
Ad · e · laide
Plural:Adelaides
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Adjective:Adelaidean
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adelaide Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian The capital and largest city of the state of South Australia, situated on the Adelaide Plains between the Gulf St Vincent and the Mount Lofty Ranges, noted for its festivals and nearby wine regions.

2

A traditional female given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble nature'.

Example

"Adelaide was a popular name in the nineteenth century and has recently seen a resurgence in several English-speaking countries."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The Australian city was named in 1836 in honor of Queen Adelaide, consort to King William IV. The name itself derives from the Old High German 'Adalheidis', a compound of 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, sort, or nature).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adelaide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adelaide
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