Laodicea

Pronunciation

• IPA: en, /ËŒleɪ.É™dɪˈsiːə/

Alternative forms

• Laodiceia
• Laodikeia

Origin

Borrowing from , from .

Full definition of Laodicea

Proper noun

1. (historical) the name of numerous Hellenistic cities, generally named after one of many women by the name of Laodice, in particular:
1. a city of ancient Media, corresponding to Nahavand
2. a city on the river Lycus in Caria and Lydia, situated near modern Denizli, Turkey

Synonyms

• (city of ancient Media) Laodicea in Media, Ladhiqiyya, Laodicea in Persis