Antioch

/ˈæntiɒk/ noun

An ancient city in modern-day Turkey that was a major center of early Christianity. Also refers to various cities named after the original Antioch.

From Greek 'Antiocheia', named after Antiochus, a Seleucid king. The name means 'opposite' or 'rival,' possibly referring to its position as a rival to other major cities.

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