Babylon

noun Bab·y·lon \ˈba-bə-ˌlän, -lən\

Definition of BABYLON

: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure

Babylon, ancient city of Babylonia

First Known Use: 14th century

geographical name Bab·y·lon \ˈba-bə-lən, -ˌlän\

ancient city ∗ of Babylonia; its site ab 55 miles (89 kilometers) S of Baghdad near the Euphrates

BABYLON Defined for Kids

geographical name Bab·y·lon \ˈba-bə-lən, -ˌlän\

ancient city, capital of Babylonia; site 55 mi. (89 km.) S of Baghdad near the Euphrates

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