Definitions for Atlanta
ætˈlæn təat·lanta

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1. Atlanta, capital of Georgianoun

   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. Atlanta, battle of Atlantanoun

   a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864

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1. Atlantanoun

   The capital and largest city of the State of Georgia, USA.

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1. Atlanta

   Atlanta ( at-LAN-tə) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, it is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. census. It is the core of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than 6.1 million people, making it the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, it features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States.Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad, but it soon became the convergence point among several railroads, spurring its rapid growth. The largest was the Western and Atlantic Railroad, from which the name "Atlanta" is derived, signifying the city's growing reputation as a major hub of transportation. During the American Civil War, it served a strategically important role for the Confederacy until it was captured in 1864. The city was almost entirely burnt to the ground during General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea. However, the city rebounded dramatically in the post-war period and quickly became a national industrial center and the unofficial capital of the "New South". After World War II, it also became a manufacturing and technology hub. During the 1950s and 1960s, it became a major organizing center of the American Civil Rights Movement, with Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy, and many other locals becoming prominent figures in the movement's leadership. In the modern era, Atlanta has stayed true to its reputation as a major center of transportation, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport becoming the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic in 1998 (a position it has held every year since, with the exception of 2020 as a result of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic).With a gross domestic product (GDP) of $406 billion, Atlanta has the tenth largest economy of cities in the U.S. and the 20th largest in the world. Its economy is considered diverse, with dominant sectors in industries including transportation, aerospace, logistics, healthcare, news and media operations, film and television production, information technology, finance, and biomedical research and public policy. The gentrification of some its neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Summer Olympics, has intensified in the 21st century with the growth of the Atlanta Beltline. This has altered its demographics, politics, aesthetics, and culture.

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1. atlanta

   Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. Known as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, it is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a top business city in America. Atlanta is known for hosting the 1996 Olympics, its thriving music and arts scene, its sports teams, and landmarks including the Georgia Aquarium, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, and the Atlanta History Center.

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1. Atlantanoun

   a genus of small glassy heteropod mollusks found swimming at the surface in mid ocean. See Heteropod

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. .]

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1. Atlanta

   Atlanta is the capital of and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia, with an estimated 2011 population of 432,427. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5,457,831 people and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Atlanta is the county seat of Fulton County, and a small portion of the city extends eastward into DeKalb County. Atlanta was established in 1837 at the intersection of two railroad lines, and the city rose from the ashes of the Civil War to become a national center of commerce. In the decades following the Civil Rights Movement, during which the city earned a reputation as "too busy to hate" for the progressive views of its citizens and leaders, Atlanta attained international prominence. Atlanta is the primary transportation hub of the Southeastern United States, via highway, railroad, and air, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport since 1998. Atlanta is considered an "alpha world city," and, with a gross domestic product of US$270 billion, Atlanta's economy ranks 15th among world cities and sixth in the nation. Although Atlanta’s economy is considered diverse, dominant sectors include logistics, professional and business services, media operations, and information technology. Topographically, Atlanta is marked by rolling hills and dense tree coverage. Revitalization of Atlanta's neighborhoods, initially spurred by the 1996 Olympics, has intensified in the 21st century, altering the city's demographics, politics, and culture.

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1. Atlanta

   the largest city in Georgia, U.S.; a large manufacturing and railway centre.

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1. atlanta

   A city of Fulton Co., Ga., and the capital of the State. In its vicinity a battle was fought between the Federal forces under Gen. Sherman and the Confederates under Gen. Hood, July 22, 1864. The city was taken by Gen. Sherman on September 2, and held by him until November 15, when he set out on his famous “march to the sea.”

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How to pronounce Atlanta?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Atlanta in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Atlanta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Atlanta in a Sentence

1. Sam Querrey:

   For most of the Americans, if you play in it, great. But I think for me, I'd rather go play (tour events in) Cabo, Atlanta, D.C. I would rather win Indian Wells than win an Olympic gold, and I think at lot of the other guys feel the same way, just not a huge priority in the calendar.

2. Muscogee County Sheriff:

   Deputy Countryman Jr.’s heroic efforts have made Atlanta news and we could not be more proud, we are so thankful that these two children were saved and that Deputy Countryman Jr. was close by. His quick-thinking and ability to remain calm under pressure is to be commended. Job well done!

3. Allen Peake:

   The demographics in Georgia are continuing to evolve and with the growth of Atlanta we're bringing more progressives into our state and so I think, from a national level, folks are seeing that maybe there's a turn and shift potentially in Georgia in the future, i'm not sure I buy that completely, but it is true that the demographics are shifting.

4. Justin Sullivan/Getty:

   San Francisco, like Chicago, like Boston, like soon to be in New York, Atlanta – every one of these cities having problems, take a look at the district attorneys.

5. Bruce Pearl:

   Listen, when you win, folks are worried you’re going to leave, when you’re losing, they’re packing your bags. … Look, Auburn is a fabulous place and it’s been the best place that I’ve ever been where I can develop players. It’s a small college town, kids come here to grind, they’re around other student-athletes that are trying to grind and we’re about an hour and half from Atlanta. As you know Jay, there are a lot of good players in Atlanta.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Atlanta
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Atlanta
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atlanta
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Atlanta
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Atlanta
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html