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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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OTHER WORDS FROM Minneapolis

Min·ne·a·pol·i·tan [min-ee-uh-pol-i-tn], /ˌmɪn i əˈpɒl ɪ tn/, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for Minneapolis

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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Cultural definitions for Minneapolis

Minneapolis
[ (min-ee-ap-uh-lis) ]

Largest city in Minnesota, and, with St. Paul, one of the Twin Cities.

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