Philadelphia

The word “Philadelphia” means a major U.S. city in Pennsylvania, once the nation's capital and home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. In plain terms, the historic city in Pennsylvania, USA — also used informally (lowercase) as a name for a well-known brand of cream cheese.

“Philadelphia” is pronounced fih-luh-DEHL-fee-uh (/fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ in IPA).

Here is “Philadelphia” used in a sentence: “They flew into Philadelphia to see the historic sites where the Declaration of Independence was signed.”

“Philadelphia” is a name.

The word “Philadelphia” comes from Greek. From Greek philadelphia, "brotherly love," combining philos ("loving") and adelphos ("brother"). The city was named by its Quaker founder William Penn to reflect his hopes for religious tolerance.

“Philadelphia” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Yes. Philadelphia served as the temporary national capital from 1790 to 1800 while Washington, D.C. was being built. It had earlier hosted the Continental Congress, and both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and signed there, making it central to the nation's founding.

Philadelphia is famous as a birthplace of American independence, home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. It is also known for its cheesesteaks, the Rocky films and their art-museum steps, passionate sports fans, and a rich colonial history. Locals often call it simply Philly.

The name comes from Greek, combining philos, meaning love, and adelphos, meaning brother. William Penn founded the city in 1682 as a place of religious tolerance and chose the name to reflect that ideal. The nickname endures today and is often shortened simply to Philly.

Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania, in the northeastern United States, and is the state's largest city. It sits in the southeast of the state along the Delaware River, near the border with New Jersey. Despite its size, it is not the state capital; that role belongs to Harrisburg.