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philadelphian
noun 2adj 2
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noun
1
A person who originates from or lives in Philadelphia.
My grandmother was a Philadelphian, having come out from that city after the war.
Union head coach Jim Curtin, a lifelong Philadelphian, has made it clear that signing homegrowns will be a priority for him moving forward.
2
A member of a 17th-century Protestant religious group in England.
adj
1
Of or relating to Philadelphia.
2
Of or relating to the ancient king Ptolemy II Philadelphus.
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My grandmother was a Philadelphian, having come out from that city after the war.
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Union head coach Jim Curtin, a lifelong Philadelphian, has made it clear that signing homegrowns will be a priority for him moving forward.
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The promenade was filled with Philadelphians of all color and kind.
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