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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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Mickelson sat out of the first four events of the 2026 LIV Golf season, at Riyadh, Adelaide, Hong Kong and Singapore.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 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

"I'm not against migration. We need it," the 36-year-old aged care worker from Adelaide told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

“Hey, listen. Elizabeth Briggs called. Adelaide was hoping you might come over on Saturday morning.”

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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