Philadelphian
Philadelphian noun: a person who originates from or lives in Philadelphia.
Noun
Philadelphian (plural Philadelphians)
- A person who originates from or lives in Philadelphia.
- My grandmother was a Philadelphian, having come out from that city after the war.1932, Amelia Earhart, chapter 1, in The Fun of It, Harcourt Brace and Company, page 4
- Union head coach Jim Curtin, a lifelong Philadelphian, has made it clear that signing homegrowns will be a priority for him moving forward.2015 July 14, Dave Zeitlin, “Will Philadelphia Union's high-school create USA's next soccer stars?”, in The Guardian
- A member of a 17th-century Protestant religious group in England.
Adjective
Philadelphian (comparative more Philadelphian, superlative most Philadelphian)
- Of or relating to Philadelphia.
- Of or relating to the ancient king Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
Forms of Philadelphian
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | Philadelphians |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more Philadelphian |
| superlative | most Philadelphian |
Origin of Philadelphian
From Philadelphia + -an.
Words formed from Philadelphian
Questions about Philadelphian
- What does Philadelphian mean?
- Philadelphian means a person who originates from or lives in Philadelphia.
- What part of speech is Philadelphian?
- Philadelphian can be a noun or an adjective.
- What is the plural of Philadelphian?
- The plural of Philadelphian is Philadelphians.
Words near Philadelphian in the dictionary
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