Naples

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪ.pəlz/

The English word “Naples” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period.
Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century.
An unincorporated community in Idaho.

Etymology

From French Naples, from Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polĭs), from νέᾱ (néā, “new”) + πόλῐς (pólĭs, “city”) after the relocation of the original Greek settlement in the area. Doublet of Nabeul, Nablus, Napoli, Neapoli, and Neapolis. Compare Newton.

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