Philadelphia

geographical name

Phil·​a·​del·​phia ˌfi-lə-ˈdel-fyə How to pronounce Philadelphia (audio)
-fē-ə
1
city and port on the Delaware River in southeastern Pennsylvania population 1,526,006

Note: Philadelphia is the most populous city in Pennsylvania.

2
see alaşehir
3
see amman
Philadelphian adjective or noun

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“Philadelphia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Philadelphia. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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