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Φῐλᾰδέλφειᾰ

[pʰi.la.dél.pʰeː.a]

name

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning
  1. Philadelphia, the name of a number of Ancient cities.
  2. The name of a festival given in honour of Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
  3. Philadelphia
  4. The name of various ancient cities or a specific festival held to honor Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
Examples

Φῐλᾰδέλφειᾰ πόλις ἐστίν.

Philadelphia is a city.

Pronunciationpʰi.la.dél.pʰeː.a

Part of speechname

Usage noteUsually refers to geographical locations or specific commemorative events.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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