Philadelphia

American  

[fil-uh-del-fee-uh] / ˌfɪl əˈdɛl fi ə /

noun

1. a city in SE Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: Declaration of Independence signed here July 4, 1776.

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Philadelphia British  

/ ˌfɪləˈdɛlfɪə /

noun

1. a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the US; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790–1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774–83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop: 1 479 339 (2003 est)

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Philadelphia Cultural  

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia, the “City of Brotherly Love,” was founded in the late seventeenth century as a Quaker colony by William Penn.

Cultural center now and especially in colonial times. Its historical monuments include Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; the Liberty Bell; and Congress Hall.

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In his postseason debut, he limited the Philadelphia Phillies to one run in seven innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

A possible exposure reported at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia last month prompted Kate Mercogliano, a 38-year-old lawyer, to get her seven-month-old vaccinated about five months before she was due to get her first shot.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

As a lead-up to the game, Disney+ will carry ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

The best team coming to London this year is Philadelphia, who have reached two of the past four Super Bowls, and their game next week is a sell-out even though it was the most expensive.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Jemma’s daddy was in Philadelphia helping slaves find their way to freedom.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan