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philadelphia

/ˌfɪl.əˈdɛl.fi.ə/
Phil · a · del · phi · a
Adjective:Philadelphian
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philadelphia Lexical Profile

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1

American The largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a major cultural and historical center in the United States, renowned for its foundational role in the American Revolution and serving as the nation's first capital.

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phalocallis
phalsa
pheasant
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philadelphus
philippine cobra
philippine crocodile

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Philadelphia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/philadelphia
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