Ephesus

/ˈɛfəsəs/

Definitions of Ephesus

1. noun

   an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity
   example of:

   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
2. noun

   the third ecumenical council in 431 which declared Mary as mother of God and condemned Pelagius
   synonyms: Council of Ephesus

   type of:

   ecumenical council

   (early Christian church) one of seven gatherings of bishops from around the known world under the presidency of the Pope to regulate matters of faith and morals and discipline