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Adelaide

American  
[ad-l-eyd] / ˈæd lˌeɪd /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia.

  2. a first name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

Adelaide British  
/ ˈædɪˌleɪd /

noun

  1. 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

Researchers at Adelaide University are taking a closer look at the pill versions of popular weight loss medications.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 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

Donnelly hopes to be behind the wheel of an iconic Hesketh 308 as part of a track exhibition at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Hazel shot a glance at Adelaide, who was giving her a curious look.

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