Babylonia

/ˈbæbəˌloʊniə/
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Definitions of Babylonia
  1. noun
    an ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king)
    synonyms: Chaldaea, Chaldea
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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