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Naples
NAY-puhlz
Naples (name) means a historic port city in southern Italy, capital of the Campania region. Example: “They ate the best pizza of their lives in Naples.”
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A historic port city in southern Italy, capital of the Campania region.
"They ate the best pizza of their lives in Naples."
"Naples sits in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius."
How to use Naples
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Italian city, and the namesake of several smaller towns in the US.
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Etymology
From Latin Neapolis, from Greek "néa pólis" meaning "new city" — the name given when Greek settlers founded the town.
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What does “Naples” mean?
The word “Naples” means a historic port city in southern Italy, capital of the Campania region. In plain terms, a major Italian city, and the namesake of several smaller towns in the US.
How do you pronounce “Naples”?
“Naples” is pronounced NAY-puhlz (/ˈneɪ.pəlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Naples” in a sentence?
Here is “Naples” used in a sentence: “They ate the best pizza of their lives in Naples.”
What is another word for “Naples”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Naples” include Palaepolis, Neapolis, Parthenope and Napoli.
What part of speech is “Naples”?
“Naples” is a name.
Where does the word “Naples” come from?
The word “Naples” comes from Latin. From Latin Neapolis, from Greek "néa pólis" meaning "new city" — the name given when Greek settlers founded the town.
Is “Naples” a common word?
“Naples” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What country is Naples in?
Naples is a historic port city in southern Italy, and it serves as the capital of the Campania region. It is one of Italy's oldest and most historically significant cities.
Is Naples the same as Napoli?
Yes, "Napoli" is simply the Italian name for Naples, the historic port city in southern Italy and capital of Campania. The English "Naples" and Italian "Napoli" refer to the same city.
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