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Neapolis (name) means Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy.

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Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy.
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Former name of Kavala: a port city in northern Greece.
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Former name of Simferopol: the capital of Crimea, generally recognized as part of Ukraine, but currently controlled by Russia.
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Former name of Nabeul: a port city on the Cap Bon Peninsula in Tunisia.
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Etymology

From Latin Neapolis, from Ancient Greek Νεάπολις (Neápolis), from νέα (néa, “new”) + πόλις (pólis, “city”). Equivalent to neo- + -polis. Doublet of Nabeul, Nablus, Naples, Napoli, and Neapoli.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of neapolis?

"neapolis" (name) means former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy.

What are the different meanings of neapolis?

"neapolis" has 3 main meanings: 1. Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy; 2. Former name of Kavala: a port city in northern Greece; 3. Former name of Simferopol: the capital of Crimea, generally recognized as part of Ukraine, but currently controlled by Russia.

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