Babylon
noun
Bab·y·lon ˈba-bə-ˌlän 
-lən
: a city devoted to materialism and sensual pleasure
Word History
Etymology
Babylon, ancient city of Babylonia
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Geographical Definition
Babylon
geographical name
Bab·y·lon ˈba-bə-lən
-ˌlän
ancient city and capital of Babylonia
Note: The site of Babylon is about 55 miles (89 kilometers) south of Baghdad near the Euphrates River.
see also babylonian