nicaea

naɪˈsiːə

Definitions

1. proper noun

A city in northwestern Turkey, known for the First Council of Nicaea, a gathering of Christian bishops in 325 AD.

“The First Council of Nicaea was held in Nicaea, Turkey.”

2. noun

A place or location.

“The team traveled to Nicaea for the tournament.”

Synonyms

  • Bithynia
  • Iznik

Antonyms

  • Christendom
  • orthodoxy