Definition
Definition of Babylon - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
historyTECH. ancient city in Mesopotamia, capital of BabyloniaTECH.
- Babylon was known for its Hanging Gardens.
2.
RastafariWestern civilization seen as corrupt and materialistic
- Rastafarians often refer to the West as Babylon.
3.
- In the song, Babylon refers to the police.
4.
wealthRare any city of great wealth, luxury and viceRare
- Many view Las Vegas as a modern Babylon.
Expressions with Babylon
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ancient terraced gardens in Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were a marvel of engineering.
Origin of Babylon
Greek, Babylon (gate of the gods)
Terms with Babylon included in their meaning
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biblical figure
the Whore of Babylon from the Bible
history
lavish feast held by Belshazzar in Babylon
religion
Hebrew prophet exiled to Babylon in 587 BC
history
Hebrew prophet exiled to Babylon in 6th century BC
history
ancient city in Sumer near Babylon
historical figure
king of Babylon who exiled Israelites
history
ancient astrologer from Babylon
history
ancient terraced gardens in Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders
inhabitant
person from the city of Babylon
history
related to the ancient city of Babylon or its empire
decadent
characteristic of Babylon, often seen as decadent or indulgent
Examples of Babylon in a sentence
Babylon was a center of ancient civilization. They view the corporate world as Babylon. Babylon is often criticized in their songs. Babylon was patrolling the streets that night. They warned us that Babylon was nearby. The ancient city was once a Babylon of trade.
Some critics call the capital a new Babylon.
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- French:Babylone, la police, ...
- German:Babylon, Polizei, ...
- Italian:Babilonia, Babylon, ...
- Spanish:Babilonia, Babylon, ...
- Portuguese:Babilônia, Babylon, ...
- Chinese:巴比伦, ...
- Japanese:バビロン, ...
- Arabic:بابِل, النظام الغربي الفاسد, ...
- Hebrew:בָּבֶל, בָּבֶל, ...
- Russian:Вавилон, ...
- Ukrainian:Вавилон, ...
- Hindi:बेबीलोन, बैबिलोन, ...
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