Na·ples (n  p lz) 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]
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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
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| Noun | 1. |  Naples - a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania regionCampania - 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 |
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