Babylon
nounfeminine/bɐβiˈlɔnjɐ/low
Ba·bi·ló·ni·a
Definition
An ancient city and empire of Mesopotamia, famous for its wealth, power, and the Hanging Gardens.
Babylon was one of the most important cities of antiquity.
Nebuchadnezzar II ruled Babylon.
Common collocations
ancient BabylonBabylonian captivityHanging Gardens of Babylon
Etymology
Do latim 'Babylonia', do grego 'Babylōnía', do acádio 'Bābili' (porta de Deus).