# Atlanta

/ætˈɫæntə/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/atlanta
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. city in Georgia, USA

noun · CEFR B1

the capital city of the state of Georgia in the United States.

For teachers: The capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia, acting as a global hub for air travel and commerce.

- The 1996 Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta.
- Atlanta has evolved into a significant cultural and economic center, hosting the headquarters of several multinational corporations and the world's busiest airport.

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.

## 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.

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