Minneapolis
Minneapolis (name) means the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the seat of Hennepin County. Example: “Minneapolis and Saint Paul together are known as the Twin Cities.”
How to use Minneapolis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major city in Minnesota, one half of the "Twin Cities" with Saint Paul.
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_____ and Saint Paul together are known as the Twin Cities.
Etymology
Proposed in 1852 by Charles Hoag as a blend of the Dakota word mnihaha ("waterfall") and Greek polis ("city").
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What does “Minneapolis” mean?
The word “Minneapolis” means the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the seat of Hennepin County. In plain terms, a major city in Minnesota, one half of the "Twin Cities" with Saint Paul.
How do you pronounce “Minneapolis”?
“Minneapolis” is pronounced mih-nee-A-puh-lihs (/mɪniˈæpəlɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Minneapolis” in a sentence?
Here is “Minneapolis” used in a sentence: “Minneapolis and Saint Paul together are known as the Twin Cities.”
What part of speech is “Minneapolis”?
“Minneapolis” is a name.
Where does the word “Minneapolis” come from?
The word “Minneapolis” dates back to around 1852 and comes from Greek. Proposed in 1852 by Charles Hoag as a blend of the Dakota word mnihaha ("waterfall") and Greek polis ("city").
Is “Minneapolis” a common word?
“Minneapolis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between Minneapolis and St. Paul?
Minneapolis and St. Paul are the 'Twin Cities' of Minnesota, sitting side by side on the Mississippi River. Minneapolis is the larger of the two, while St. Paul is the state capital.
Is Minneapolis the capital of Minnesota?
No. Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota, but the state capital is St. Paul, its neighboring twin city. The two are often discussed together as the Twin Cities.
What county is Minneapolis in?
Minneapolis is the seat of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and is the most populous city in the state.
What is the origin of the name Minneapolis?
The name is widely understood to combine 'mni,' a Dakota word for water, with 'polis,' the Greek word for city. This reflects the city's many lakes and its setting on the Mississippi River.