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Philadelphia
fih-luh-DEHL-fee-uh
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A major U.S. city in Pennsylvania, once the nation's capital and home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
"They flew into Philadelphia to see the historic sites where the Declaration of Independence was signed."
"Philadelphia is often nicknamed "the City of Brotherly Love.""
How to Use Philadelphia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historic city in Pennsylvania, USA — also used informally (lowercase) as a name for a well-known brand of cream cheese.
Common pairings
Philadelphia cream cheese
the city of Philadelphia
downtown Philadelphia
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Etymology
From Greek philadelphia, "brotherly love," combining philos ("loving") and adelphos ("brother"). The city was named by its Quaker founder William Penn to reflect his hopes for religious tolerance.