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Definitions for orlando
ɔrˈlæn doʊor·lan·do

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Orlandonoun

    a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World

Wiktionary

  1. Orlandonoun

    of Italian origin, equivalent to Roland.

  2. Orlandonoun

    derived from the given name.

  3. Orlandonoun

    A city in Florida, see Wikipedia:Orlando, Florida.

Wikipedia

  1. Orlando

    Orlando () is a city in the U.S. state of Florida and is the county seat of Orange County. In Central Florida, it is the center of the Orlando metropolitan area, which had a population of 2,509,831, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released in July 2017, making it the 23rd-largest metropolitan area in the United States, the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States, and the third-largest metropolitan area in Florida behind Miami and Tampa. Orlando had a population of 307,573 in the 2020 census, making it the 67th-largest city in the United States, the fourth-largest city in Florida, and the state's largest inland city. Orlando is one of the most-visited cities in the world primarily due to tourism, major events, and convention traffic; in 2018, the city drew more than 75 million visitors. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the 13th-busiest airport in the United States and the 29th-busiest in the world. The two largest and most internationally renowned tourist attractions in the Orlando area are the Walt Disney World Resort, opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971, and located about 21 miles (34 km) southwest of downtown Orlando in Bay Lake, and the Universal Orlando Resort, opened in 1990 as a major expansion of Universal Studios Florida and the only theme park inside Orlando city limits. With the exception of the theme parks, most major cultural sites like the Orlando Museum of Art and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and world-renowned nightlife, bars and clubs are located in Downtown Orlando while most attractions are located along International Drive like the Wheel at ICON Park. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions; the Orange County Convention Center is the second-largest convention facility in the United States. Like other major cities in the Sun Belt, Orlando grew rapidly from the 1960s into the first decade of the 21st century. Orlando is home to the University of Central Florida, which is the largest university campus in the United States in terms of enrollment as of 2015. In 2010, Orlando was listed as a "Gamma+" level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.

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  1. orlando

    Orlando is a city located in the state of Florida in the United States. Known as "The City Beautiful," it is one of the most visited tourist destinations due to theme parks including Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, as well as for its golf courses, nightlife, and entertainment options. Additionally, Orlando is the county seat of Orange County and has a diverse and growing economy with strong sectors in tourism, aviation, and technology. It's also home to the University of Central Florida, which has the largest campus student body in the U.S.

Wikidata

  1. Orlando

    Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States. The Greater Orlando metropolitan area has a population of 2,134,411, making it the 26th largest metro area in the United States, the sixth largest metro area in the Southeastern United States, and the third largest metro area in the state of Florida. Orlando is the fifth largest city in Florida, and the state's largest inland city. Orlando is nicknamed "The City Beautiful" and its symbol is the fountain at Lake Eola. The current mayor is Buddy Dyer. The city is also sometimes nicknamed "The Theme Park Capital of the World", as it is best known for the Walt Disney World Resort, founded by the Walt Disney Company in 1971, the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, Gatorland, and Wet 'n Wild Water Park. With the exception of Walt Disney World, most major attractions are located along International Drive. The city's famous attractions form the backbone of Orlando's tourism industry, making the city the most visited American city in 2009. The city is also one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions. Like other major cities in the Sun Belt, Orlando grew rapidly during the 1980s and well into the first decade of the 21st century. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, which is the second-largest university campus in the United States in terms of enrollment.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Orlando

    a hero who figures in the romantic tales connected with the adventures of Charlemagne and his paladins, a knight of pure and true blood; had a magical horn called Olivant, with which he wrought wonders.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ORLANDO

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Orlando is ranked #2865 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Orlando surname appeared 12,586 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 would have the surname Orlando.

    89.3% or 11,251 total occurrences were White.
    7.3% or 923 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.2% or 161 total occurrences were Black.
    0.9% or 118 total occurrences were Asian.
    0.9% or 117 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.1% or 18 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of orlando in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of orlando in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of orlando in a Sentence

  1. Matt Schlentz:

    Orlando, being the largest mass shooting in American history and pointed at gays, I think it was a huge eye opener for people, the world is not a perfect place, and we need to take safety into our own hands.

  2. Adam Kamins:

    In-migration is still a really important part of the story of Florida and the fact that people are moving away from higher cost, colder areas in the Northeast into places like Miami, to some extent, but more so Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa.

  3. David Stacy:

    A risk-based approach based on the most recent sciencewould be the right policy. If there was ever a moment that shows the blood ban should be lifted, it’s right now -- when dozens of LGBTQ people are lying wounded in hospitals across Orlando in need of urgent care.

  4. Lawanna Gelzer:

    The climate at the Orlando Police Department is 'We'll continue to do what we need to do unless we get caught,'.

  5. Julie Estrada:

    With the guidelines varying from state to state, the practices( for health and safety, including temperature checks) differ from park to park, the evolution of( Legoland California's) procedures has been done in consideration with local health partners and officials, as well as The CDC guidelines to ensure families can continue to have the confidence to play safely across Universal Studios Orlando Resort.

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