proper noun
Utica
YOO-tih-kuh
Utica (proper noun) means an ancient Phoenician city on the coast of North Africa, near Carthage. Example: “Utica was one of the oldest Phoenician settlements in North Africa.”
proper noun
1
An ancient Phoenician city on the coast of North Africa, near Carthage.
"Utica was one of the oldest Phoenician settlements in North Africa."
2
A city in Oneida County, New York, named after the ancient city.
"She grew up in Utica, in upstate New York."
How to use Utica
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the ancient North African city or the city in upstate New York named after it.
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Etymology
From Latin Utica, from a Phoenician word meaning "old."
Rhymes for Utica
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What does “Utica” mean?
The word “Utica” means an ancient Phoenician city on the coast of North Africa, near Carthage. In plain terms, either the ancient North African city or the city in upstate New York named after it.
How do you pronounce “Utica”?
“Utica” is pronounced YOO-tih-kuh (/ˈjuːtɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Utica” in a sentence?
Here is “Utica” used in a sentence: “Utica was one of the oldest Phoenician settlements in North Africa.”
What part of speech is “Utica”?
“Utica” is a proper noun.
Where does the word “Utica” come from?
The word “Utica” comes from Latin. From Latin Utica, from a Phoenician word meaning "old.".
How many meanings does “Utica” have?
“Utica” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an ancient Phoenician city on the coast of North Africa, near Carthage.
