Naples

ˈneɪpəlz

Definition

Definition of Naples - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographycity in southern Italy

Naples is famous for its historic city center.

historical kingdom

TECH.

former kingdom in southern Italy and Sicily

TECH.

The Kingdom of Naples was influential in the 15th century.

Florida city

Rare

city in Florida, United States

Rare

Naples in Florida is known for its beautiful beaches.

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Expressions with Naples

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Naples yellow

warm, pale yellow pigment used in classical painting

Her dress was a beautiful Naples yellow.

see Naples before you die

exp.

visit Naples as a must-do life experience

Everyone should see Naples before you die.

see Naples and die

exp.

experience Naples' beauty and feel fulfilled

Many travelers say, 'See Naples and die,' to express its beauty.

Origin of Naples

Greek, Neapolis (new city)

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Napoli

name

habitational surname originating from the city of Naples

Pompeii

geography

modern city and commune in Naples, Italy

Camorra

Naples

secret crime organization from Naples, Italy

Campania

Italian region

region in SW Italy with Naples as chief town

Ischia

location

principal town on the island in the Gulf of Naples

Mount Vesuvius

geography

famous volcano in Italy near Naples

Capri

geography

island in the Bay of Naples, Italy

Neapolitan

adj.

Naples

related to Naples, Italy

Examples of Naples in a sentence

The cuisine in Naples is world-renowned.
Naples was annexed by the French Empire.
Trade flourished in Naples during the Renaissance.
Naples offers a variety of cultural attractions.
Many retirees choose Naples for its warm climate.

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French:Naples, Royaume de Naples, ...
German:Neapel, ...
Italian:Napoli, Naples, ...
Spanish:Nápoles, Reino de Nápoles, ...
Portuguese:Nápoles, Reino de Nápoles, ...
Chinese:那不勒斯, ...
Japanese:ナポリ, ナポリ王国, ...
Arabic:نابولي, مَمْلَكَة نَابُولِي, ...
Hebrew:נַאַפּוֹלִי, נֵיְיפְּלְס, ...
Russian:Неаполь, ...
Ukrainian:Неаполь, Королівство Неаполь, ...
Hindi:नेपल्स, ...
Bengali:নেপলস, নেপলসের রাজ্য, ...
Catalan:Nàpols, ...
Czech:Neapol, Neapolské království, ...
Danish:Napoli, Kongeriget Napoli, ...
Dutch:Napels, ...
Greek:Νάπολη, Βασίλειο της Νάπολης, ...
Hungarian:Nápoly, Nápolyi Királyság, ...
Khmer:ណាប៉ូលី, អតីតរាជាណាចក្រនៅអ៊ីតាលីខាងត្បូង និងស៊ីស៊ីលី, ...
Korean:나폴리, 나폴리 왕국, ...
Persian:ناپل, ناپل در فلوریدا, ...
Polish:Neapol, Królestwo Neapolu, ...
Portuguese (BR):Nápoles, Reino de Nápoles, ...
Romanian:Napoli, Neapole, ...
Swedish:Neapel, Kungariket Neapel, ...
Thai:เนเปิลส์, ราชอาณาจักรเนเปิลส์, ...
Turkish:Napoli, Napoli Krallığı, ...
Vietnamese:Naples, Vương quốc Naples, ...

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Definition of Naples - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with Naples

Origin of Naples

Terms related to Naples

Terms with Naples included in their meaning

Examples of Naples in a sentence

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