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antakiya

/ænˈtɑː.ki.jə/

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noun

/ænˈtɑː.ki.jə/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к городу на юге Турции, исторически известному как древний торговый центр и столица Сирии, а также как ранний центр христианства.

A proper noun referring to a town in southern Turkey, historically known as an ancient commercial center and capital of Syria, as well as an early center of Christianity.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical city in TurkeyB2formal

    A city in southern Turkey, historically known as Antioch, which was a major commercial center and the capital of ancient Syria. It was also an important early center for Christianity.

    ruИсторический город в Турции

    • Antakiya was a key city in the spread of early Christianity.
    • The ancient ruins of Antakiya attract many historians and tourists.
    • Saint Peter is believed to have preached in Antakiya.

    Synonymsantakyaantioch