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Definition of minneapolis

minneapolis

/ˌmɪniˈæpəlɪs/
Min · ne · ap · o · lis
Adjective:Minneapolitan
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minneapolis Lexical Profile

• 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.

Example

"She relocated to Minneapolis during the summer and immediately fell in love with kayaking on its numerous urban lakes."

• Rhymes for minneapolis

• Nearby Words

mink
minke whale
minla
minneapolis
minnehaha
minneola
minnow

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1852 by Charles Hoag, combining the Dakota word 'mni' (often Anglicized as 'minne', meaning 'water') and the Greek word 'polis' (meaning 'city'), reflecting the city's numerous lakes and its position on the Mississippi River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minneapolis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minneapolis
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