English - Etymology
From Ancient Greek Φιλαδέλφεια (Philadélpheia), from φιλέω (philéō, “I love”) + ἀδελφός (adelphós, “brother”).
English - Proper Noun
- Largest city in Pennsylvania, located in southeastern part of the state along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. Site of the Independence Hall; former capitol of United States. Nicknamed "City of Brotherly Love".
- (historical) Ancient name of Amman, the capital of Jordan.
- (historical) Ancient name of Alaşehir, Turkey.
- Any of a number of towns and villages around the world.