Definitions

1. noun

An ancient civilization located in Mesopotamia, particularly during the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

“The discovery of the Babylonian tablets shed new light on the ancient civilization of Babylonia.”

2. proper noun

A region in southern Mesopotamia corresponding to modern-day Iraq.

“The people of Babylonia were skilled in irrigation techniques.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the ancient civilization of Babylonia, its language, culture, etc.

“The Babylonian system of mathematics was far ahead of its time.”