Babylon

/ˌbæbəˈlɑn/
/ˈbæbɪlɒn/
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Other forms: Babylons

Definitions of Babylon
  1. noun
    the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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/ˌbæbəˈlɑn/
UK
/ˈbæbɪlɒn/
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