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October 7, 2006
City of Brotherly Love, Kiladelphia (Philadelphia nicknames)

City of Brotherly Love (summary)

Philadelphia is called the "City of Brotherly Love" because of its Quaker influence. The name "Philadelphia" comes from the Greek words philos ("loving") and adelphos…

January 18, 2016
City of Brotherly Love, Kiladelphia (Philadelphia nicknames)

Kiladelphia or Killadelphia (Philadelphia nickname)

The city of Philadelphia is sometimes called "Kiladelphia" or "Killadelphia" ("kill" + "Philadelphia") to emphasize injustice or violence in the city.…

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