Naples
English
Etymology
From Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polis), from νέᾱ (néā, “new”) + πόλῐς (pólis, “city”), through French Naples.
Compare Newton.
Proper noun
Naples
- A province and city in Campania, Italy.
- Synonym: Napoli (rare)
- A city in Collier County, Florida, USA
- 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.
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Translations
province in Italy
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city in Italy
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French
Etymology
From Middle French Napples, from Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polis), from νέᾱ (néā, “new”) + πόλῐς (pólis, “city”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /napl/
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