babylon

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and the capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant la principale ville de l'ancienne Mésopotamie et la capitale de l'ancien royaume babylonien.

1. Ancient city B2 formal

   The capital city of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia, located in Mesopotamia, known for its impressive architecture and cultural significance.

   • Babylon was one of the most important cities in the ancient world.
   • The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
   • The ruins of Babylon are located in modern-day Iraq.

   🇫🇷Babylone (ville antique)

2. Symbol of decadence C1 formal

   Used metaphorically to represent a place of great wealth, luxury, and moral corruption.

   • The city was described as a modern Babylon, full of excess and vice.
   • In literature, Babylon often symbolizes a society that has lost its moral compass.
   • The film portrayed the city as a Babylon of greed and corruption.

   🇫🇷Babylone (sens figuré)

   Synonymes: cesspoolgomorrahsodom

• babylons plural form
• babylons' possessive plural form
• babylon's possessive singular form