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Definitions for JOLIET
ˌdʒoʊ liˈɛt; for 1 also -liˈeɪjoli·et

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Jolliet, Louis Jolliet, Joliet, Louis Jolietnoun

    French explorer (with Jacques Marquette) of the upper Mississippi River valley (1645-1700)

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  1. joliet

    Joliet is a city located in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is the third largest city in the state by population and is known for its rich history, diverse cultural amenities, and beautiful landscapes. The city is named after Louis Jolliet, a French-Canadian explorer known for his voyages in the Great Lakes region.

Wikidata

  1. Joliet

    Joliet is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the US state of Illinois, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will County. As of the 2010 census, the city was the fourth-most populated in Illinois, with a population of 147,433. It continues to be Illinois' fastest growing city and one of the fastest growing in the southwest Chicago metropolitan area. When Joliet was first planned in the early 1870s, it was still in Cook County. In 1886, it became the county seat of the new Will County.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. JOLIET

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Joliet is ranked #114424 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Joliet surname appeared 153 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Joliet.

    92.1% or 141 total occurrences were White.
    6.5% or 10 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of JOLIET in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of JOLIET in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of JOLIET in a Sentence

  1. Kwame Raoul:

    After receiving the request from Joliet's mayor and city officials, my office began a preliminary review of Joliet Police Department records and other information, it is clear that a formal investigation is needed to look at whether the department has engaged in patterns or practices of unlawful or unconstitutional policing.

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