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Atlanta Definition & Meaning

atlanta
noun
  1. state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
  2. a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864

"Atlanta" in song lyrics

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  • "if y'all don't know where it's located, it's in Atlanta."
    2 Live Crew — Strip Club
  • "from Washington to Atlanta"
    69 Boyz — Girls Just Wanna
  • "Shipped me down to Atlanta"
    Ali Vegas — Queens Anthem

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Frequently asked questions

What does atlanta mean?
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864
What part of speech is atlanta?
Atlanta is a noun.
How many definitions does atlanta have?
Atlanta has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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