Babylon

/ˈbæb.ɪ.lɒn/name
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1

An ancient city, the ancient capital of Babylonia in modern Iraq, built on the banks of the Euphrates.

2

A governate in Iraq.

3

Any city of great wealth, luxury and vice.

4

Western civilization, seen as corrupt and materialistic, and contrasted with Zion.

5

The police.

6

An unincorporated community in Fulton County, Illinois, United States.

7

A town and village therein, in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, United States.

8

A surname.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing