Antioch
Antioch (noun) means an ancient city in what is now southeastern Turkey, once a major capital of the Seleucid and later Roman and Byzantine empires, and an important early center of Christianity. Example: “Antioch was one of the largest cities in the ancient Roman world.”
How to use Antioch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic ancient city (now in Turkey), and also the name of several modern towns, especially in the US.
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Etymology
From Greek Antiokheia, named after Antiochus, the father of Seleucus I, the general who founded the Seleucid Empire following Alexander the Great's conquests.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Antioch” mean?
The word “Antioch” means an ancient city in what is now southeastern Turkey, once a major capital of the Seleucid and later Roman and Byzantine empires, and an important early center of Christianity. In plain terms, a historic ancient city (now in Turkey), and also the name of several modern towns, especially in the US.
How do you pronounce “Antioch”?
“Antioch” is pronounced AN-tih-ok (/ˈæntiˌɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Antioch” in a sentence?
Here is “Antioch” used in a sentence: “Antioch was one of the largest cities in the ancient Roman world.”
What is another word for “Antioch”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Antioch” include Nisibis, Phrygian Antioch, Antioch in Phrygia, Antioch Caesarea, Pisidian Antioch and Antioch in Pisidia.
What part of speech is “Antioch”?
“Antioch” is a noun.
Where does the word “Antioch” come from?
The word “Antioch” comes from Greek. From Greek Antiokheia, named after Antiochus, the father of Seleucus I, the general who founded the Seleucid Empire following Alexander the Great's conquests.
Is “Antioch” a common word?
“Antioch” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Antioch” have?
“Antioch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient city in what is now southeastern Turkey, once a major capital of the Seleucid and later Roman and Byzantine empires, and an important early center of Christianity.
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