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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The utopian city state ruled by philosopher kings as theorised by Plato in the Republic.
2. 2
   Former name of Gelibolu: a city in Turkey. historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

callipolisgelibolu

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Καλλίπολις (Kallípolis, “City of Beauty”). Doublet of Callipolis, Gallipoli, and Gelibolu.

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