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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
• 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.
Example
"Every Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of thousands of racing fans gather in Indianapolis for one of the most famous motorsport events in the world."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1821 by Indiana Supreme Court judge Jeremiah Sullivan, joining the state name 'Indiana' with the ancient Greek suffix '-polis', meaning 'city'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indianapolis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indianapolis