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Definition of ypsilanti

ypsilanti

/ˌɪp.sɪˈlæn.ti/
Yp · si · lan · ti
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ypsilanti Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States, located just east of Ann Arbor and known as the home of Eastern Michigan University.

Example

"Many students commuting to Eastern Michigan University rent historic apartments in Ypsilanti."

• Rhymes for ypsilanti

• Nearby Words

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youth and old age
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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1825 after Demetrios Ypsilantis, a prominent military commander and hero in the Greek War of Independence.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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