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Naples in British English
(ˈneɪpəlz)
noun
1.
a port in SW Italy, capital of Campania region, on the Bay of Naples: the third largest city in the country; founded by Greeks in the 6th century bc; incorporated into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1140 and its capital (1282–1503); university (1224). Pop: 1 004 500 (2001)
Ancient name: Neapolis. Italian name: Napoli ▶ Related adjective: Neapolitan2. Bay of Naples
Naples in American English
(ˈneɪpəlz)
1.
seaport in S Italy, on the Bay of Naples: pop. 1,072,000
2.
former kingdom occupying the S half of Italy
3.
Bay ofinlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the S coast of Italy: c. 10 mi (16 km) wide
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