Philadelphia

Pronunciation

Origin

From Ancient Greek Φιλαδέλφεια, from φιλέω (phileō, "I love") + ἀδελφός (adelphos, "brother")

Full definition of Philadelphia

Proper noun

1. Largest city in Pennsylvania, located in southeastern part of the state along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Site of the Independence Hall; former capitol of United States. Nicknamed "City of Brotherly Love"
2. A town in Mississippi, United States.

Derived terms

• Philadelphian
• Philly