Definitions

1. noun

The capital of ancient Assyria, destroyed by the Babylonians in 612 BC.

“The archaeologists excavated the ruins of Nineveh and discovered several artifacts from the ancient civilization.”

2. proper noun

A city in northern Iraq, once the capital of the Assyrian Empire.

“Nineveh is now a small town in modern-day Iraq with some remaining ancient structures.”

3. biblical reference

A major city in the biblical book of Jonah, where Jonah preached to the inhabitants.

“The story of Jonah and Nineveh is a well-known biblical tale about the prophet’s mission to warn the city of impending doom.”