babylonian Definition
- 1relating to the ancient city of Babylon or its people
- 2relating to the Babylonian Empire or its people
- 3relating to the language, culture, or writing system of ancient Babylon
Using babylonian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "babylonian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The Babylonian civilization was one of the most advanced of its time.
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The Babylonian king Hammurabi is known for his law code.
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The Babylonian language used cuneiform script.
babylonian Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for babylonian
- Babylonish
- Chaldean
Phrases with babylonian
the period in Jewish history during which a number of Jews from the Kingdom of Judah were captives in Babylonia
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The Babylonian captivity lasted for 70 years.
Babylonian mathematics
mathematics developed in Mesopotamia, particularly in the area of number systems and algebraic equations
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Babylonian mathematics used a base-60 number system.
the forced detention of Jews in Babylonia following the Babylonian conquest of Judah
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The Babylonian exile began in 586 BCE.
Summary: babylonian in Brief
The term 'Babylonian' [bæbəˈloʊniən] refers to the ancient city of Babylon, its people, and the Babylonian Empire. It also relates to the language, culture, or writing system of ancient Babylon. Examples include 'The Babylonian king Hammurabi is known for his law code.' and 'The Babylonian language used cuneiform script.' Phrases like 'Babylonian captivity' and 'Babylonian mathematics' denote specific historical periods and fields of study.
