Indianapolis

geographical name

In·​di·​a·​nap·​o·​lis ËŒin-dÄ“-É™-ˈna-pÉ™-lis How to pronounce Indianapolis (audio)
city in central Indiana population 820,445

Note: Indianapolis is the state capital of Indiana.

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“Indianapolis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Indianapolis. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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