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Definition of minneapolis
minneapolis
/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/
Min · ne · ap · o · lis
Adjective:Minneapolitan
minneapolis Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
5
• noun
1
American The most populous city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, located in the Midwestern United States along the Mississippi River. Known for its extensive chain of lakes and park systems, it forms the 'Twin Cities' metropolitan area alongside the neighboring state capital, Saint Paul.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minneapolis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minneapolis