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Babylon

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/bɐβiˈlɔnjɐ/Ba·bi·ló·ni·a

Definition

1

An ancient city and empire of Mesopotamia, famous for its wealth, power, and the Hanging Gardens.

Usage examples

“Babylon was one of the most important cities of antiquity.”
“Nebuchadnezzar II ruled Babylon.”

Common combinations

ancient BabylonBabylonian captivityHanging Gardens of Babylon