Associations to the word «Babylonia»

Wiktionary

BABYLONIA, proper noun. (historical) The realm of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Babylonian Empire.
BABYLONIA, proper noun. (historical) The area of Babylon's empire, Mesopotamia itself.

Dictionary definition

BABYLONIA, noun. An ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king).

Wise words

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