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Tower of Babel

noun

See under Babel (def. 1).

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noun

an ancient city in the land of Shinar in which the building of a tower (Tower of Babel) intended to reach heaven was begun and the confusion of the language of the people took place. Gen. 11:4–9.

(usually lowercase) a confused mixture of sounds or voices.

(usually lowercase) a scene of noise and confusion.

Origin:
< Hebrew Bābhel Babylon

Related forms

Ba·bel·ic

[bey-bel-ik, ba-] , adjective

Synonyms
3. tumult, turmoil, uproar, bedlam, clamor.

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tower of babel
noun
(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

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