Minneapolis
[ min-ee-ap-uh-lis ]
/ ˌmɪn iˈæp ə lɪs /
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noun
a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi.
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Minneapolis
/ (ˌmɪnɪˈæpəlɪs) /
noun
a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi River adjacent to St Paul: the largest city in the state; important centre for the grain trade. Pop: 373 188 (2003 est)
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Minneapolis
[ (min-ee-ap-uh-lis) ]
Largest city in Minnesota, and, with St. Paul, one of the Twin Cities.
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