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Antioch

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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.”

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1
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.
"Antioch was one of the largest cities in the ancient Roman world."
2
Any of several towns and cities in the United States named after the ancient city.
"The family moved to Antioch, California, for his new job."

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In 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.

Origin: Greek

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Nisibis Phrygian Antioch Antioch in Phrygia Antioch Caesarea Pisidian Antioch Antioch in Pisidia Antioch on the Meander Pythopolis Antiochetta Antioch Parva

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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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