babylon

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

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

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее главный город древней Месопотамии и столицу древнего Вавилонского царства.

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.

   🇷🇺Древний город

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.

   🇷🇺Символ упадка

   Синонимы: cesspoolgomorrahsodom

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