SINCE 1828
Babylon
noun
Bab·y·lon
| \ ˈba-bə-ˌlän
, -lən\
, -lən\
Definition of Babylon
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure
Babylon
geographical name
Bab·y·lon
| \ ˈba-bə-lən
, -ˌlän\
, -ˌlän\
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
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