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Definition of indianapolis
indianapolis
/ˌɪn.di.əˈnæp.ə.lɪs/
in · di · an · ap · o · lis
Adjective:Indianapolitan
indianapolis Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
6
• noun
1
American The capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana, located in the central part of the state and internationally renowned for hosting the Indianapolis 500 automobile race.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indianapolis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indianapolis