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Where did the word Philadelphia originate?

The word "Philadelphia" comes from Greek. It is a combination of two Greek words:

* philos (φιλος) meaning "loving" or "friend"

* adelphos (αδελφος) meaning "brother"

Therefore, Philadelphia literally means "brotherly love"

This name was chosen by William Penn, the founder of the city, because he envisioned it as a place where people of different faiths and backgrounds could live together in harmony and mutual respect.

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