Minneapolis

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English

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Etymology

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Minnehapolis proposed in 1852 by Charles Hoag as a (misspelt) blend of Dakota mníȟaȟa (waterfall) (mní (water) +‎ ȟaȟa (curling)) + Ancient Greek πόλις (pólis, city). Amended to Minneapolis at a town meeting the same year.

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Minneapolis

  1. The largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County.
  2. A city, the county seat of Ottawa County, Kansas, United States.

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German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɪˈni̯ɛːpolɪs/, [mɪ.niˈɛː.po.lɪs], [mɪnˈjɛː.po.lɪs]
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Proper noun

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Minneapolis n (proper noun, genitive Minneapolis' or (with an article) Minneapolis)

  1. Minneapolis (a city in Minnesota, United States)

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