Babel
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English
Etymology
From Latin Babel, from Biblical Hebrew בָּבֶל (bāḇel, “Babylon”), from Akkadian 𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠 (bāb ili, “gate of God”), translation of Sumerian 𒅗𒀭 (KA.DINGIR); in Genesis associated with the idea of confusion.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbeɪ.bl̩/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbæb.l̩/
- (Canada) IPA(key): /ˈbeɪ.bl̩/, /ˈbæb.l̩/
- Rhymes: -eɪbəl
Proper noun
Babel
Noun
Babel (plural Babels)
- A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages. [from 16th c.]
- 2007, Edwin Mullins, The Popes of Avignon, Blue Bridge 2008, p. 48:
- A babel of languages could be heard in the streets and the squares, mingling with the local Provençal.
- 2007, Edwin Mullins, The Popes of Avignon, Blue Bridge 2008, p. 48:
- A place or scene of noise and confusion. [from 16th c.]
- A tall, looming structure. [from 16th c.]
Alternative forms
Derived terms
- Babeldom
- Babelesque
- Babel fish
- Babelian
- Babelish
- tower of Babel
See also
- Wiktionary Babel for user pages
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch babel, from Latin Babel, from Biblical Hebrew בָּבֶל (bāḇel, “Babylon”), from Akkadian 𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbaː.bəl/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: Ba‧bel
Derived terms
Spanish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [β̞ a̠ˈβ̞ e̞l]
Etymology
From Latin Babel, from Biblical Hebrew בָּבֶל (bāḇel, “Babylon”), from Akkadian 𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠 (bāb ili, “gate of God”), translation of Sumerian 𒅗𒀭 (KA.DINGIR).
Derived terms
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