caesarea

Thân thiện

A family visits the ancient ruins of Caesarea by the sea.

Definition

Proper noun 1. An ancient seaport and city: Caesarea was an ancient seaport located in northwestern Israel. It was a major Roman city and administrative center in the ancient region of Palestine.

Usage

• Caesarea is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific historical and archaeological site.
• It is commonly discussed in historical, archaeological, and biblical contexts.

Examples

• Historical Reference: "The apostle Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea for two years before his voyage to Rome."
• Archaeological Context: "Excavations at Caesarea have revealed a well-preserved Roman theater and aqueduct."
• Geographical Description: "The ancient city of Caesarea is situated on the Mediterranean coast between Tel Aviv and Haifa."

Advanced Usage

• "Caesarea Maritima": This is the full historical name often used by scholars to specify the coastal city built by Herod the Great, distinguishing it from other cities named Caesarea.
  • Example: "Herod the Great constructed the harbor of Caesarea Maritima as an engineering marvel of the ancient world."

Variants and Related Words

• Caesarean (adjective): Pertaining to Caesarea or to a surgical procedure (Caesarean section), though the latter's etymological link is debated.
  • Example (historical): "The Caesarean aqueduct is a prominent feature of the ruins."

Synonyms

• Caesarea Maritima (full historical name)
• Ancient port city (descriptive synonym)

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary meaning refers to the ancient city in Israel.
• "Caesarea" was also the name of several other cities in the Roman Empire, named in honor of Roman emperors. The specific city in Israel is often clarified as Caesarea Maritima or Caesarea Palestinae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ancient seaport in northwestern Israel; an important Roman city in ancient Palestine

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