Nicknames of Indianapolis
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There are many nicknames for the city of Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana and 17th-largest city in the United States. The city's nicknames reflect its geography, economy, multicultural population, and popular culture, including sports and music.[1] They are often used by the media and in popular culture to reference the city.
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The city does not have an official nickname. However, it has adopted an official slogan, the "Crossroads of America",[2] which is also the official state motto of Indiana.[3] The city's most popular unofficial nickname is "Indy", an abbreviation capturing the first two syllables of Indianapolis.