Decatur

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biographical name

De·​ca·​tur di-ˈkā-tər How to pronounce Decatur (audio)
Stephen 1779–1820 American naval officer

Decatur

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geographical name

De·​ca·​tur di-ˈkā-tər How to pronounce Decatur (audio)
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city on the Tennessee River in northern Alabama population 55,683
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city on the Sangamon River in central Illinois population 76,122

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“Decatur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Decatur. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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