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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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However, she has not played since withdrawing from the Adelaide International in January with shoulder pain.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

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

In a study published in Science Advances, researchers from the University of Adelaide found that losing the enzyme Caspase-2 causes liver cells to grow abnormally.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

This was the first time he has driven a Formula One car in Adelaide.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

If Jack thought she was a baby, what was Adelaide going to think?

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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