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Of or pertaining to Ptolemy Philadelphus, or to one of the cities named Philadelphia, esp. the modern city in Pennsylvania.

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to Ptolemy Philadelphus, or to one of the cities named Philadelphia, esp. the modern city in Pennsylvania.
  2. n. A native or an inhabitant of Philadelphia.
  3. n. One of a society of mystics of the seventeenth century, -- called also the Family of Love.
  4. Of or pertaining to Ptolemy Philadelphus, or to one of the cities named Philadelphia, esp. the modern city in Pennsylvania. 1. A native or an inhabitant of Philadelphia. 2. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a society of mystics of the seventeenth century, -- called also the Family of Love. Tatler.
  5. Of or pertaining to Ptolemy Philadelphus, or to one of thecities named Philadelphia, esp. the modern city in Pennsylvania.
  6. j:28/n:72 a. Of or pertaining to Ptolemy Philadelphus, or to one of the cities named Philadelphia, esp. the modern city in Pennsylvania. n. A native or an inhabitant of Philadelphia. n. One of a society of mystics of the seventeenth century, -- called also the Family of Love.