noun Arabic Antakiya . Turkish Antakya . a city in S Turkey: capital of the ancient kingdom of Syria 300–64 b.c. a city in W California.
Related forms An·ti·o·chi·an [an-tee-oh -kee-uh n] /ˌæn tiˈoʊ ki ən/ noun, adjective Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for antioch noun a city in S Turkey, on the Orantes River: ancient commercial centre and capital of Syria (300–64 bc ); early centre of Christianity. Pop: 155 000 (2005 est) Turkish name: Antakya
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Word Origin and History for antioch modern Antakya in Turkey, anciently the capital of Syria, founded c.300 B.C.E. by Seleucus I Nictor and named for his father, Antiochus .
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