Philadelphia

American  

[fil-uh-del-fee-uh] / ˌfɪl əˈdɛl fi ə /

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

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Philadelphia British  

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪə /

noun

1. a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

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Philadelphia Cultural  

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn.

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell; and Congress Hall.

Example Sentences

Thunder's 139 points were the most conceded by the Lakers this season and the 43-point defeat was the team's heaviest since a 44-point loss to Philadelphia in November 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She explored different styles of music throughout her youth and became a part of the eclectic DIY scene in Philadelphia.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“Zero sounds great, but it could potentially then get into a deflationary cycle,” Patrick Harker, former Philadelphia Fed president and now a professor at the Wharton School, said in September External link.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson added in a speech Friday that the conflict in the Middle East has created new risks to both inflation and growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Two years later, Maggie returned to Philadelphia in November of 1883 to call the spirits for her previous employer, the spirit-obsessed Henry Seybert, this time after his death.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock