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Naples

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Na·ples  (nplz) also Na·po·li (näpô-l)
A city of south-central Italy on the Bay of Naples, an arm of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Founded by Greeks c. 600 b.c., Naples was conquered by the Romans in the fourth century b.c. It became an independent duchy (eighth century a.d.) and capital of the kingdom of Naples (1282-1860). It is a major seaport and a commercial, cultural, and tourist center. Population: 975,000.

Naples [ˈneɪpəlz]
n
1. (Placename) 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.: 1 002 619 (2000 est.) Ancient name Neapolis Italian name Napoli Related adj Neapolitan
2. (Placename) Bay of. an inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the SW coast of Italy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Naples - a port and tourist center in southwestern ItalyNaples - a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
Campania - a region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea including the islands of Capri and Ischia
Neopolitan - a resident of Naples
Neapolitan - a native or inhabitant of Naples
Translations
Naples [ˈneɪplz] NNápoles m
Naples [ˈneɪpəlz] nNaples
Naples
nNeapel nt
Naples [ˈneɪplz] nNapoli f


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The new are either entirely new, as was Milan to Francesco Sforza, or they are, as it were, members annexed to the hereditary state of the prince who has acquired them, as was the kingdom of Naples to that of the King of Spain.
Through all the flimsy things we see at once As easily as through a Naples bonnet - Trash of all trash
From Leghorn to Naples (calling at Civita Vecchia to land any who may prefer to go to Rome from that point), the distance will be made in about thirty-six hours; the route will lay along the coast of Italy, close by Caprera, Elba, and Corsica.
 
 
 
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