Minneapolis

American

[min-ee-ap-uh-lis] / ˌmɪn iˈæp ə lɪs /

noun

a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi.

Minneapolis British

/ ˌmɪnɪˈæpəlɪs /

noun

a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi River adjacent to St Paul: the largest city in the state; important centre for the grain trade. Pop: 373 188 (2003 est)

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Minneapolis Cultural

Largest city in Minnesota, and, with St. Paul, one of the Twin Cities.

Other Word Forms

Minneapolitan noun

Example Sentences

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Jobs that required hauling goods to the Minneapolis area have been hard to fill in recent weeks, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brad Reese spent his early childhood in Hershey, Pa. Immediately after the sale, his newly moneyed parents moved the family to Minneapolis.

From The Wall Street Journal

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey had just finished speaking about how concentrated wealth destroys democracy.

From Salon

An appearance in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Saturday, 28 February, has also been postponed.

From BBC

The tactics used by federal immigration agents have raised concerns among lawmakers in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.

From Los Angeles Times

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