Altanta vs. Atlanta: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 18, 2023
"Altanta" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "Atlanta," the capital city of the state of Georgia, USA.
Which is correct: Altanta or Atlanta
How to spell Atlanta?
Altanta is Incorrect
Atlanta is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the "ATL" airport code for Atlanta, which starts with "Atla."
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"Atlanta" has two 'a's in the middle, surrounding the 't.'
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Picture the city's name as a sandwich - "At" at the beginning, "ta" at the end, with "lan" in the center.
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Remember the phrase: "At-LAN-ta, where the land is."
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Associate it with famous landmarks: "Atlanta Braves" or "Atlanta Falcons."
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Altanta and Atlanta Definitions
Atlanta
A cultural and economic center in the southern U.S.
Several Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
The capital city of Georgia in the United States known for its rich history.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
A city with significant importance during the American Civil War.
The Battle of Atlanta was a crucial engagement.
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Atlanta
Renowned for its role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Atlanta's National Historic Site commemorates its role in civil rights history.
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Atlanta
A hub for entertainment, especially in music and film.
Atlanta has been a filming location for numerous movies.
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Atlanta
A genus of small glassy heteropod mollusks found swimming at the surface in mid ocean. See Heteropod.
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Atlanta
State capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
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Atlanta
Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying Atlanta and burned the city; 1864
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FAQs
What is the root word of Atlanta?
There isn't a known "root word" for Atlanta. It's a proper noun.
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Why is it called Atlanta?
The origin is uncertain, but it may relate to the Western and Atlantic Railroad's endpoint.
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What is the singular form of Atlanta?
Atlanta is a proper noun and does not have a plural or singular form in the traditional sense.
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What is the verb form of Atlanta?
Atlanta is a proper noun and does not have a verb form.
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Which conjunction is used with Atlanta?
Contextual; can be "and" or "but" among others.
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Is Atlanta a noun or adjective?
Primarily a noun, but can be used adjectively as in "Atlanta-based company."
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Is the Atlanta term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
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How is Atlanta used in a sentence?
"Atlanta is known for its vibrant arts scene and rich history."
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What is the opposite of Atlanta?
There isn't a direct opposite as Atlanta is a proper noun.
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What is the first form of Atlanta?
Not applicable, as Atlanta is a proper noun.
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