phil|a|del|phi|an

phil|a|del|phi|an
phil|a|del|phi|an «FIHL uh DEHL fee uhn, -fyuhn», adjective, noun.
–adj.
having or showing brotherly love, especially for one's fellow beings.
–n.
a person imbued with brotherly love, especially for his fellow beings.
[< Greek philadelphíā (< philádelphos having brotherly love < phílos loving + adelphós brother) + English -an]
Phil|a|del|phi|an «FIHL uh DEHL fee uhn, -fyuhn», adjective, noun.
–adj.
of or having to do with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
–n.
a native or inhabitant of Philadelphia.

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