Naples
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editEtymology
editFrom 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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- A city in the region of Campania in Italy; capital of the surrounding province.
- A province of Italy around the city.
- (historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period.
- (historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century.
- A city in Collier County, Florida, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Idaho, United States.
- A town in Illinois, United States.
- A town in Maine, United States.
- A town and village in New York, United States.
- A town in South Dakota, United States.
- A city in Texas, United States.
- A city in Utah, United States.
- A town in Wisconsin, United States.
Synonyms
edit- (Italian city): Palaepolis, Neapolis, Parthenope (historical); Napoli (endonym)
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editFrench
editEtymology
editInherited 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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