babylon

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia

Etymology

Instantiation of Babylon, popularized by Sacha Baron Cohen in his satirical television show Da Ali G Show (2000–2004).

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