Etymology

Indianapolis

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Today it means: The capital city of Indiana, United States and the county seat of Marion County, with which the city is consolidated. Full definition →

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The story

Coined by American jurist from Indiana Jeremiah Sullivan, from the state's name Indiana + -polis.

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