Babylonian Meaning in English

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US

ˌbæbəˈɫoʊniən

bab-uh-LOH-nee-uhn

UK

ˌbæbəˈləʊniən

bab-uh-LOH-nee-uhn

Definition

Relating to Babylon, an ancient city in Mesopotamia, or to its people, culture, or language.

Usage & Nuances

'Babylonian' is mostly used in historical, cultural, or archaeological contexts. It can refer to people from ancient Babylon, their language, or anything connected with the history and achievements of that civilization. Rarely used in modern daily speech unless talking about history.

• Spanish: babilónico - babilonio
• Portuguese (BR): babilônico
• Portuguese (PT): babilónico
• Chinese (Simplified): 巴比伦的 - 巴比伦人
• Chinese (Traditional): 巴比倫的 - 巴比倫人
• Hindi: बेबीलोनियन
• Arabic: بابلي
• Bengali: ব্যাবিলনীয়
• Russian: вавилонский
• Japanese: バビロニアの
• Vietnamese: Babylon (thuộc về Babilon)
• Korean: 바빌로니아의
• Turkish: Babil
• Urdu: بابلی
• Indonesian: Babilonia

Example Sentences

The Babylonian Empire was very powerful.

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A Babylonian wrote this clay tablet.

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The Babylonian language used cuneiform writing.

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Many math concepts started with the Babylonians.

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Historians have found beautiful Babylonian jewelry in ruins.

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People are still amazed by ancient Babylonian inventions.

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