caesarea
IPA: keɪsɝˈiʌ
Root Word: Caesarea
noun
- (historical) Name of numerous ancient cities and locations in the Roman Empire, among which are:
- Caesarea Maritima, an ancient city in modern Israel; modern Caesarea.
- Caesarea in Cappadocia, an ancient city in Cappadocia, in modern Turkey; modern Kayseri.
- Caesarea in Mauretania, the ancient capital of the polities of Numidia and Mauretania, in modern Algeria; modern Cherchell.
- A modern town in Israel, near ancient Caesarea Maritima.
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