Adelaide

[ad-l-eyd]

noun

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

a female given name: from a Germanic word meaning “nobility.”

South Australia

noun

a state in S Australia. 380,070 sq. mi. (984,380 sq. km). Capital: Adelaide.

Related formsSouth Australian, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for adelaide

Contemporary Examples of adelaide

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June 2, 2014
Adelaide isn't just a doll letting things happen to her, she's a complicated and centered character with a lot at stake.
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Ross Wetzsteon
April 6, 2014
They are, from left to right, Perth (bottom left corner), Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
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Justin Green
December 10, 2012
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Jace Lacob, Maria Elena Fernandez
December 27, 2011
Adelaide, who just wanted to be a pretty girl, deserved so much better than life gave her.
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Jace Lacob, Maria Elena Fernandez
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Historical Examples of adelaide

Mr. Forrest had passed through Adelaide one day before his arrival.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest
On the 26th we arrived at Salisbury, twelve miles from Adelaide.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest
We are now within 140 miles from the nearest Adelaide station.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest
We have not had an opportunity of hearing of Mr. Barlee, or what he has done since he was in Adelaide.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest
I will take you all right through to Adelaide;' and I always obey him.
Explorations in Australia
John Forrest

British Dictionary definitions for adelaide

Adelaide

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)

South Australia

noun

a state of S central Australia, on the Great Australian Bight: generally arid, with the Great Victoria Desert in the west central part, the Lake Eyre basin in the northeast, and the Flinders Ranges, Murray River basin, and salt lakes in the southeast. Capital: Adelaide. Pop: 1 531 375 (2003 est). Area: 984 395 sq km 380 070 (sq miles)

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Word Origin and History for adelaide

Adelaide

fem. proper name, from French Adélaide, from a Germanic source, cf. Old High German Adalhaid, from adal "noble family" (see atheling) + heit "state, rank," related to Old English -had "person, degree, state, nature" (see -hood). The first element affixed to French fem. ending -ine gave Adeline.