Arkadelphia

English

Etymology

In Arkansas, a combination of Ark., for Arkansas, and adelphia, from Ancient Greek ἀδελφός (adelphós). There is no known connection between the Arkansas and Alabama names, the Alabama origin is unclear.

Proper noun

Arkadelphia

  1. A city, the county seat of Clark County, Arkansas, United States.
  2. An unincorporated community in Cullman County, Alabama, United States.
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