joppa

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Joppa is a historic port city on the Mediterranean coast.

Definition

Noun: 1. A historical port city: Joppa is the ancient name for a major port located on the Mediterranean coast of western Israel. It is historically significant and was incorporated into the modern city of Tel Aviv in 1950, forming Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Usage Notes

• "Joppa" is primarily used in historical, biblical, and archaeological contexts. In modern references, the city is almost exclusively called "Jaffa" or "Yafo."
• It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.

Examples

• Historical/Biblical Context:
  • The prophet Jonah is said to have sailed from Joppa.
  • Archaeologists are studying the ancient port of Joppa.
• Modern Geographical Context:
  • The old city of Joppa, now part of Tel Aviv, is a popular tourist attraction.

Advanced Usage

• "Joppa" in Literature: The name often appears in historical novels or texts referencing the ancient Near East.
  • The novel's protagonist embarked on a voyage from the bustling port of Joppa.

Variants and Related Words

• Jaffa (n): The more common modern name for the same city. Example:
• Yafo (n): The Hebrew transliteration of the city's name. Example:
• Tel Aviv-Yafo (n): The official name of the modern Israeli city that incorporated Jaffa/Joppa.

Synonyms

• Jaffa
• Yafo
• Port of Jaffa

Related Phrases

• Old Jaffa: Refers to the ancient, historic core of the city.
  • We spent the afternoon exploring the alleyways of Old Jaffa.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a port in western Israel on the Mediterranean; incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Jaffa
• Joppa
• Yafo