Heliopolis

American  

[hee-lee-op-uh-lis] / ˌhi liˈɒp ə lɪs /

noun

1. Biblical Name On.  an ancient ruined city in northern Egypt, on the Nile delta.

2. ancient Greek name of Baalbek.

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Heliopolis British  

/ ˌhiːlɪˈɒpəlɪs /

noun

1. Ancient Egyptian name: On.  (in ancient Egypt) a city near the apex of the Nile delta: a centre of sun worship

2. the Ancient Greek name for Baalbek

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Example Sentences

With a controversial slew of bridges and widened streets completed in 2020, Cairo's historic Heliopolis neighbourhood lost its last tram tracks, along with many of its trees.

From Barron's

And the obelisk will stand proudly in Heliopolis for eternity.

From Literature

Mom told me that in 12 BCE, Emperor Augustus Caesar had the obelisk moved to Alexandria, which is not far from Heliopolis.

From Literature

We must drag the obelisk to the Nile, where it will be floated to Heliopolis.

From Literature

There is big news that I have just heard—a large obelisk is due to arrive in Heliopolis from the granite quarries of Aswan.

From Literature