Atlanta (en. Atlanta)
/ætˈlæntə/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Capital of Georgia, known for its history and culture.
Atlanta is the economic center of the southern United States.
Atlanta es el centro económico del sur de Estados Unidos.
City famous for its role in the civil rights movement.
The Center for Civil Rights is located in Atlanta.
El Centro para los Derechos Civiles se encuentra en Atlanta.
Host of important sporting and cultural events.
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympic Games.
Atlanta acogió los Juegos Olímpicos de 1996.
Etymology
The name Atlanta comes from the word 'Atlantic', often referenced in the railroad context.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Atlanta Braves
Major League Baseball team.
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta United
Major League Soccer team.
Atlanta United
metro Atlanta
Metropolitan area surrounding the city of Atlanta.
metro Atlanta
Related Words
Georgian
Related to the state of Georgia.
Georgiano
Southern
Related to the southern region of the United States.
sureña
City
Largest human settlement.
ciudad
Slang Meanings
The term 'A-Town'.
I'm going to A-Town this weekend.
Voy a A-Town este fin de semana.
Referring to Atlanta as 'Hotlanta'.
Hotlanta has warm and vibrant weather.
Hotlanta tiene un clima cálido y vibrante.