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Smyrna

American  
[smur-nuh] / ˈsmɜr nə /

noun

  1. former name of Izmir.

  2. Gulf of, former name of the Gulf of Izmir.

  3. a city in NW Georgia: suburb of Atlanta.

  4. Classical Mythology. Myrrha.


Smyrna British  
/ ˈsmɜːnə /

noun

  1. Modern name: Izmir. an ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major trading centre in the ancient world; a centre of early Christianity

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Her title on the platform: “Contract Recruiter” at “Confidential Jobs,” based in Smyrna, Ga. He found her clone, “Linda Anthony,” a “Contract Specialist” also at “Confidential Jobs”—this time in California.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Although other places, notably the Greek island of Chios, also lay claim to Homer's origins, ancient Smyrna and its hinterland -- where Bornova is located -- are closely associated with the poet.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

The older skaters frequent Sparkles in Smyrna for ’80s funk and its descendants.

From New York Times ● May 2, 2024

Phone messages were left with Smyrna, Georgia-based Glock seeking comment on the lawsuit.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2024

“By the way, Madame, did you travel out to Smyrna this way?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

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