Ypsilanti

American  

[ip-suh-lan-tee] / ˌɪp səˈlæn ti /

Greek Ypsilantis,

noun

1. Alexander, 1792–1828, Greek patriot and revolutionary leader.

2. his brother Demetrios 1793–1832, Greek patriot and revolutionary leader.

3. a city in SE Michigan, W of Detroit.

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Ypsilanti British  

/ ˌɪpsɪˈlæntɪ /

noun

1. Alexander (ˌalekˈsander). 1792–1828, Greek patriot, who led an unsuccessful revolt against the Turks (1821)

2. his brother, Demetrios (ðimitriˈɔs). 1793–1832, Greek revolutionary leader; commander in chief of Greek forces (1828–30) during the war of independence

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Example Sentences

Wallace runs the catering company she founded in Ypsilanti, Mich., and she relies on the federal help to cover most of the monthly $560 premium for her Affordable Care Act health plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Ypsilanti, Michigan, outside of Ann Arbor, a home visit helped Regina Murff, 44, feel less alone when she was struggling to get her children to school each morning.

From Seattle Times

The Ypsilanti school district has tried a bit of everything, said the superintendent, Alena Zachery-Ross.

From Seattle Times

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Eastern Michigan’s athletic director apologized to South Alabama on Sunday, a day after an EMU player raced onto the field after the 68 Ventures Bowl and punched an opposing player in the head, sparking a brawl.

From Washington Times

The city of Ypsilanti, near Detroit, approved a peace resolution but rescinded it amid backlash.

From Seattle Times