Atlanta
What is another word for Atlanta? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Georgia.
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Etymology
Traditionally explained as a feminine form of Atlantic.
Full origin of Atlanta →Frequently asked questions
What does “Atlanta” mean?
The word “Atlanta” means the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Georgia.
How do you pronounce “Atlanta”?
“Atlanta” is pronounced at-LAN-tuh ([ætˈlæɾ̃ə] in IPA).
How do you use “Atlanta” in a sentence?
Here is “Atlanta” used in a sentence: “They flew into Atlanta for the conference.”
What part of speech is “Atlanta”?
“Atlanta” is a name.
Is “Atlanta” a common word?
“Atlanta” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Atlanta the capital of Georgia?
Yes. Atlanta is both the capital and the largest city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It serves as the state's seat of government.
Is Atlanta a city or a state?
Atlanta is a city, not a state. It is the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia, and the two names are sometimes confused because they are so closely linked.
Should Atlanta be capitalized?
Yes. Atlanta is a proper noun — the name of a specific city — so it always takes a capital A, just like other place names such as Georgia or America.
