Cappadocia

geographical name

Cap·​pa·​do·​cia ˌka-pə-ˈdō-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce Cappadocia (audio)
ancient district of eastern Asia Minor chiefly in the valley of the upper Kızıl Irmak in modern Turkey; capital Caesarea Mazaca
Cappadocian adjective or noun

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“Cappadocia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cappadocia. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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