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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).

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