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atlanta

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ætˈɫæntə// at·lanta

n. a large city in the southeastern United States. It is the capital of the state of Georgia and is famous for its history, business, and busy airport.

n. the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia and the seat of Fulton County. It serves as a major economic and cultural hub for the American Southeast.


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.

Origin

Supposedly the feminine form of Atlantic.

Usage

As a proper noun, it is almost always used in the singular without an article.

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