constantinople Definition
the former capital of the Byzantine Empire, now known as Istanbul.
Using constantinople: Examples
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Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe during the 5th and 6th centuries.
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The Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453 and renamed it Istanbul.
Origins of constantinople
named after the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great
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Summary: constantinople in Brief
The term 'Constantinople' [ˌkɑːnstənˈtɪnəpəl] refers to the former capital of the Byzantine Empire, which is now known as Istanbul. It was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe during the 5th and 6th centuries. The Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453 and renamed it Istanbul.
