Philadelphia — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. The largest city in Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of coterminous Philadelphia County; the former capital of the United States.

   Synonyms

   PhillyKilladelphiaCity of Brotherly Love

   Examples

   Philadelphia police said they were investigating. No charges were immediately filed.

2. Former name of Amman: the capital of Jordan.

   Usage

   • Historical

3. Former name of Alaşehir: a city, municipality, and district of Manisa Province, Turkey.

   Usage

   • Historical

4. A locale in the United States; named for the city in Pennsylvania. An unincorporated community in Cass County, Illinois.

5. A locale in the United States; named for the city in Pennsylvania. An unincorporated community in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana.

6. A locale in the United States; named for the city in Pennsylvania. A city, the county seat of Neshoba County, Mississippi.

7. A locale in the United States; named for the city in Pennsylvania. A town and village in Jefferson County, New York.

8. A locale in the United States; named for the city in Pennsylvania. A small city in Loudon County, Tennessee.

9. A village in Brandenburg, Germany; named for the city in Pennsylvania.

10. A village in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England; named for the city in Pennsylvania (OS grid ref NZ3352).

11. A suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.