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What does Philadelphia mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Philadelphia? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. Largest city in Pennsylvania, located in southeastern part of the state along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Site of the Independence Hall; former capitol of United States. Nicknamed "City of Brotherly Love". It is also the county seat of Philadelphia County, which is coterminous with the city.
  2. (historical) Ancient name of Amman, the capital of Jordan.
  3. (historical) Ancient name of Alaşehir, Turkey.
  4. Any of a number of towns and villages around the world.
Name
  1. A female given name of Greek origin.
    1. (meaning, history) Brotherly love. The name of a city in the USA.
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After that the schedule turns murderous starting with back-to-back home games with New England and Philadelphia to complete the first half.
With that deal he demonstrated there is a career for him as a Philadelphia lawyer once he hangs up his boots.
The University of Pennsylvania's Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, recently hosted an exhibit about body art.
He could leave for Philadelphia with his new bride as planned, but duty compels him to stay and meet his fate.
Noted for its conservancy of wildflowers, this museum southwest of Philadelphia features the art of the Wyeth family.
A 27-year-old man had a known history of chronic myeloid leukemia with positive Philadelphia chromosome.

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