Word
atlanta
Phoneticsat·lanta
/ætˈɫæntə/
Definition
n. the capital city of the state of Georgia in the United States.
n. The capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, acting as a global hub for air travel and commerce.
Examples
“I am flying to Atlanta for a business meeting tomorrow.”
“Many international companies have their headquarters in Atlanta because of its central location and massive transport links.”
“As a primary engine of the regional economy, Atlanta has transformed from a historic railway hub into a global center for logistics, media, and civil rights history.”
Examples
simple
“I am flying to Atlanta for a business meeting tomorrow.”
contextual
“Many international companies have their headquarters in Atlanta because of its central location and massive transport links.”
complex
“As a primary engine of the regional economy, Atlanta has transformed from a historic railway hub into a global center for logistics, media, and civil rights history.”
Usage
Always capitalized as a proper noun.
Teaching tip
While there are other small towns with this name, in 99% of English contexts, this refers to the major city in Georgia, USA.
Etymology
Supposedly the feminine form of Atlantic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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