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Babylon

noun
Bab·​y·​lon | \ ˈba-bÉ™-ËŒlän How to pronounce Babylon (audio) , -lÉ™n\

Definition of Babylon

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure

Babylon

geographical name
Bab·​y·​lon | \ ˈba-bÉ™-lÉ™n How to pronounce Babylon (audio) , -ËŒlän\

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.

see also babylonian entry 1

First Known Use of Babylon

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Babylon

Noun

Babylon, ancient city of Babylonia

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