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Antioch in British English
(ˈæntɪˌɒk)
noun
a city in S Turkey, on the Orontes River: ancient commercial centre and capital of Syria (300–64 bc); early centre of Christianity. Pop: 155 000 (2005 est)
Turkish name: AntakyaAntioch in American English
(ˈæntiˌɑk)
1.
capital of ancient Syria (until 64 b.c.), an early center of Christianity: now, a city in S Turkey: pop. 108,000
see also Antakya2.
city in ancient Pisidia, Asia Minor
3.
city in W Calif., on the San Joaquin River: pop. 91,000
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