Atlantic City

geographical name

At·​lan·​tic City ət-ˈlan-tik How to pronounce Atlantic City (audio)
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city on the Atlantic coast of southeastern New Jersey population 39,558

Note: Atlantic City is a resort and a center of casino gambling and was the site of the first U.S. casino for legalized gambling outside of Nevada.

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“Atlantic City.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Atlantic%20City. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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