decapolis

De·cap·o·lis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-kap-uh-lis]
- /dɪˈkæp ə lɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-kap-uh-lis]
- /dɪˈkæp ə lɪs/

Definitions of decapolis word

noun decapolis a league of ten cities, including Damascus, in the northeast of ancient Palestine: established in 63 bc by Pompey and governed by Rome 3
noun decapolis ancient region of NE Palestine, mostly east of the Jordan, occupied by a confederation (formed c. 65 b.c.) of ten Greek cities 3
noun decapolis a region in the NE part of ancient Palestine: confederacy of ten cities in the 1st century b.c. 1

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Parts of speech for Decapolis

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decapolis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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