Babylon

noun

Bab·y·lon | \ ˈba-bə-ˌlän

, -lən\

Definition of Babylon

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure

Babylon

geographical name

Bab·y·lon | \ ˈba-bə-lən

, -ˌlän\

Definition of Babylon (Entry 2 of 2)

ancient city and capital of Babylonia

Note: The site of Babylon is about 55 miles (89 kilometers) south of Baghdad near the Euphrates River.