Indianapolis

North America, United States
United States

People from Indianapolis are called:

Male/General:

Indianapolitan

Pronunciation:

/ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪtən/

Quick Facts

Population:
887,642 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology & Origin

Combination of 'Indiana' and the Greek word 'polis' meaning city; literally 'Indiana City'.

About Indianapolis

  • Capital city of Indiana since 1825.
  • Known as the 'Racing Capital of the World' for the Indianapolis 500.
  • Major center for amateur sports and home to the NCAA headquarters.
  • Crossroads of America with major interstate highways converging in the city.

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