Babylon
noun
-lən \
Definition of Babylon
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure
Babylon
geographical name
-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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