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Definition of atlanta

atlanta

/ætˈlæn.tə/
At · lan · ta
Adjective:Atlantan
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atlanta Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, serving as a major economic, cultural, and transportation hub in the Southeastern United States.

Example

"She booked a direct flight to Atlanta to attend the technology conference downtown."

• Rhymes for atlanta

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1845 by J. Edgar Thomson, Chief Engineer of the Georgia Railroad, who suggested the name as a feminine form of 'Atlantic', in reference to the Western and Atlantic Railroad that terminated in the settlement.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atlanta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atlanta
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