English Explanatory Dictionary

Philadelphian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who originates from or lives in Philadelphia.
  2. A member of a 17th-century Protestant religious group in England.
adj
  1. Of or relating to Philadelphia.
  2. Of or relating to the ancient king Ptolemy II Philadelphus.

Word forms

Philadelphian Philadelphians more Philadelphian most Philadelphian

Etymology

From Philadelphia + -an.

Related words

Philly

Derived words

Philadelphianism
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