Adelaide

American

[ad-l-eyd] / ˈæd lˌeɪd /

noun

a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.
a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

Adelaide British

/ ˈædɪˌleɪd /

noun

the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 002 127 (2001)

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This study was conducted in collaboration with Adelaide University's Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources, which focuses on the challenges of long-term space exploration and living beyond Earth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The study was conducted in collaboration with Stuart Brierly, PhD, and his research team at the University of Adelaide in Australia.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

New research from the University of Adelaide suggests those iconic waters may be more vulnerable than previously thought.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Donnelly will be joined in Adelaide by a host of renowned F1 drivers including Mika Häkkinen, David Coulthard, Valtteri Bottas and Stefan Johansson.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

She drove herself across the border to Mexico with Adelaide Belle Perry’s passport.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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