Naples

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The Bay of Naples beside Naples, Italy

Etymology[edit]

From French Naples, from Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polis), from νέᾱ (néā, new) + πόλῐς (pólis, city) after the relocation of the original Greek settlement in the area. Doublet of Nabeul, Nablus, Neapoli, and Neapolis. Compare Newton.

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

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Naples

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

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French[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

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

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Naples m

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

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