Babylonian

noun

Bab·y·lo·nian | \ ˌba-bə-ˈlō-nyən

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, -nē-ən\

Definition of Babylonian

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a native or inhabitant of ancient Babylonia or Babylon

2 : the form of the Akkadian language used in ancient Babylonia

Babylonian

adjective

Definition of Babylonian (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of Babylonia or Babylon, the Babylonians, or Babylonian

2 : marked by luxury, extravagance, or the pursuit of sensual pleasure the Babylonian halls of the big hotel— G. K. Chesterton the Babylonian delights of the city

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the Babylonian glitter of the city's gold coast

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Babylonian-Assyrian

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