Naples

English

The Bay of Naples beside Naples, Italy

Etymology

From Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polis), from νέᾱ (néā, new) + πόλῐς (pólis, city), through French Naples. Doublet of Nabeul and Nablus. Compare Newton.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈneɪ.pəlz/
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  • Rhymes: -eɪpəlz

Proper noun

Naples

  1. A province and city in Campania, Italy.
    Synonym: Napoli
  2. (historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period
  3. (historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century
  4. A city in Collier County, Florida, United States
  5. An unincorporated community in Idaho, United States.
  6. A town in Illinois, United States.
  7. A town in Maine, United States.
  8. A town and village in New York, United States.
  9. A town in South Dakota, United States.
  10. A city in Texas, United States.
  11. A city in Utah, United States.
  12. A town in Wisconsin, United States.

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French

Etymology

From Middle French Napples, from Italian Napoli, from Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polis), from νέᾱ (néā, new) + πόλῐς (pólis, city).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /napl/
  • (file)

Proper noun

Naples m

  1. Naples (a province and city in Campania, Italy)

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