Ypsilanti

[ ip-suh-lan-tee ]

noun

1. Alexander, 1792–1828, Greek patriot and revolutionary leader.
2. his brother De·me·tri·os [dih-, mee, -tree-, uh, s, th, ee-, mee, -t, r, ee-aws], 1793–1832, Greek patriot and revolutionary leader.
3. a city in SE Michigan, W of Detroit.

Ypsilanti

/ ˌɪpsɪˈlæntɪ /

noun

1. YpsilantiAlexander17921828MGreekPOLITICS: patriot Alexander (ˌalekˈsander). 1792–1828, Greek patriot, who led an unsuccessful revolt against the Turks (1821)
2. YpsilantiDemetrios17931832MGreekPOLITICS: revolutionary leader his brother, Demetrios (ðimitriˈɔs). 1793–1832, Greek revolutionary leader; commander in chief of Greek forces (1828–30) during the war of independence

Example Sentences

In Ypsilanti, Michigan, outside of Ann Arbor, a home visit helped Regina Murff, 44, feel less alone when she was struggling to get her children to school each morning.

From Seattle Times

The Ypsilanti school district has tried a bit of everything, said the superintendent, Alena Zachery-Ross.

From Seattle Times

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Eastern Michigan’s athletic director apologized to South Alabama on Sunday, a day after an EMU player raced onto the field after the 68 Ventures Bowl and punched an opposing player in the head, sparking a brawl.

From Washington Times

The city of Ypsilanti, near Detroit, approved a peace resolution but rescinded it amid backlash.

From Washington Times

The city of Ypsilanti, near Detroit, approved a peace resolution but rescinded it amid backlash.

From Seattle Times