Definitions for Indianapolis
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1. Indianapolis, capital of Indiananoun

   the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race

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1. Indianapolisnoun

   The capital of the State of Indiana, USA.

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1. Indianapolis

   Indianapolis (), colloquially known as Indy, is the state capital and most-populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 886,220. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was 876,384. It is the 17th most populous city in the U.S., the third-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio, and the fourth-most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona; Austin, Texas; and Columbus. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 33rd most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,048,703 residents. Its combined statistical area ranks 28th, with a population of 2,431,361. Indianapolis covers 368 square miles (950 km2), making it the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating to as early as 10,000 BC. In 1818, the Delaware relinquished their tribal lands in the Treaty of St. Mary's. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. The city was platted by Alexander Ralston and Elias Pym Fordham on a 1-square-mile (2.6 km2) grid next to the White River. Completion of the National and Michigan roads and arrival of rail later solidified the city's position as a manufacturing and transportation hub. Two of the city's nicknames reflect its historical ties to transportation—the "Crossroads of America" and "Railroad City". Since the 1970 city-county consolidation, known as Unigov, local government administration operates under the direction of an elected 25-member city-county council headed by the mayor. Indianapolis anchors the 29th largest economic region in the U.S., based primarily on the sectors of finance and insurance, manufacturing, professional and business services, education and health care, government, and wholesale trade. The city has notable niche markets in amateur sports and auto racing. The city is home to three Fortune 500 companies, two major league sports clubs, four university campuses, and several museums, including the world's largest children's museum. However, the city is perhaps best known for annually hosting the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. Among the city's historic sites and districts, Indianapolis is home to the largest collection of monuments dedicated to veterans and war casualties in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C.

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1. indianapolis

   Indianapolis is the capital city of the U.S. state of Indiana, and also the most populous city in the state. Known for its rich cultural history, Indianapolis hosts the famous Indianapolis 500 car race annually. It is often referred to as the "Crossroads of America" because many interstate highways intersect in the city. It's also known for its parks, museums, sports teams and a vibrant downtown district.

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1. Indianapolis

   Indianapolis is the capital city of the U.S. state of Indiana, and also the county seat of Marion County. As of the 2010 census, the city's population is 829,718. It is the 12th largest city in the United States, and one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Historically, Indianapolis has oriented itself around government and industry, particularly manufacturing. Over the late decades of the 20th century, the city's Unigov began a long process to revitalize the downtown area. Today, Indianapolis has a much more diversified economy, contributing to the fields of education, health care, and finance. Tourism is also a vital part of the economy of Indianapolis, with the city playing host to numerous conventions and sporting events. Of these, perhaps the most well known are the annual Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400, and NHRA U.S. Nationals. Other major sporting events include the Men's and Women's NCAA basketball tournaments. Indianapolis also hosted the Pan American Games in 1987 and Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. Both Forbes and Livability.com rank Indianapolis as one of the best downtowns in the United States citing "more than 200 retail shops, more than 35 hotels, nearly 300 restaurants and food options, movie theaters, sports venues, museums, art galleries and parks" as attractions. Greater Indianapolis has seen moderate growth among U.S. cities. The population of the metropolitan statistical area was 1,756,241 according to the 2010 Census, making it the 34th-largest in the United States. The 2010 population of the Indianapolis combined statistical area, a larger trade area, was 2,080,782, the 23rd-largest in the country.

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1. Indianapolis

   capital of Indiana, on the White Ford River, in the centre of the State; a fine city, with wide, tree-lined streets, large iron, brass, and textile manufactures, and canned-meat industry; is a great railroad centre.

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1. Indianapolis

   The capital of the state of Indiana. Polis is Greek for city.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Indianapolis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Indianapolis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Indianapolis in a Sentence

1. David Dalke:

   I said,' Wait a minute, did you understand that I am in Indianapolis ? I'm not next door ?'.

2. Greg Ballard:

   Indianapolis strives to be a welcoming place that attracts businesses, conventions, visitors and residents, we are a diverse city, and I want everyone who visits and lives in Indy to feel comfortable here.

3. Jeff Foster:

   I think logistically, there are a lot of things that separate (Indianapolis) from other cities, when it comes to managing an event with this many moving pieces, I'm certainly biased toward Indianapolis because of our partners, relationships and history here.

4. Deborah Birx:

   There are cities that are lagging behind and we have new increases in Miami, New Orleans, Las Vegas, San Jose, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Baltimore, so we're tracking this very closely.

5. Indiana Pacers:

   I've heard part of Renita Hills story, and I think Renita Hills're an inspiration to so many people -- and Renita Hills're Renita Hills, i love giving back to the community of Indianapolis. So, surprise ! This car is actually for Renita Hills.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Indianapolis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Indianapolis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Indianapolis
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Indianapolis
7. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Indianapolis