Definition of Babylon
: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure
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Origin and Etymology of babylon
Babylon, ancient city of Babylonia
First Known Use: 14th century
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Bab·y·lon
\ˈba-bə-lən, -ˌlän\
Definition of Babylon
ancient city and capital of Babylonia ◆The site of Babylon is about 55 miles (89 kilometers) south of Baghdad near the Euphrates River.
- —see also 1babylonian
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