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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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Naples

  1. A port city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Naples and the region of Campania, Italy.
    Alternative form: Napoli
  2. A metropolitan city of Campania, established in 2015; in full, the Metropolitan City of Naples.
    Alternative form: Napoli
  3. (historical) A former province of Campania.
    Alternative form: Napoli
  4. (historical) Synonym of Kingdom of Naples, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy in the early modern period.
  5. (historical) Synonym of Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, a former kingdom that controlled southern Italy and Sicily in the 19th century.
  6. A city in Collier County, Florida, United States.
  7. An unincorporated community in Idaho, United States.
  8. A town in Illinois, United States.
  9. A town in Maine, United States.
  10. A town and village in New York, United States.
  11. A town in South Dakota, United States.
  12. A city in Texas, United States.
  13. A city in Utah, United States.
  14. A town in Wisconsin, United States.

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French

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle French Napples, from Italian Napoli, from Latin Neāpolis, from Ancient Greek Νεᾱ́πολῐς (Neā́polĭs), from νέᾱ (néā, new) + πόλῐς (pólĭs, city).

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Naples m

  1. Naples (a port city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Naples and the region of Campania, Italy)
  2. Naples (a metropolitan city of Campania, established in 2015; in full, the Metropolitan City of Naples)

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