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Springfield

/ˈsprɪŋˌfiːld/proper noun
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A common English-language place name given to numerous towns and cities, typically denoting a settlement near a natural spring of water and open fields. The name carries strong cultural resonance in the United States, where its ubiquity allows it to function as a generic stand-in for small-town America. In popular media it has become synonymous with everyday, relatable communities.

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