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Caesarea

Caesarea

5 9.8
An ancient port city in northwest Israel with Roman ruins
  • proper noun
translation icon : Cesarea
  • We drove through the Plain of Sharon on our way to Caesarea.
  • Basil of Caesarea
  • Eusebius of Caesarea
  • bishop of Caesarea

Examples

  • Caesarea was an important Roman city located along the coast of Caesarea in ancient Palestine.

  • So again, before we get him in Jerusalem, here he's in Caesarea, which is a city on the coastline of Palestine, and he's in Tarsus.

  • We'll be on the road to Caesarea as planned.

    Killing Jesus (2015)

  • Breaking news out of Caesarea this morning.

    Pontypool (2009)

  • I will send Paul to Caesarea tonight.

    Saint Paul (2000)

  • As my guest in Caesarea... this will be your house, my friend.

    The Big Fisherman (1959)

  • Then, come with me... to Caesarea... my headquarters.

    The Big Fisherman (1959)

  • When he returns from Caesarea he will receive his friends from Rome.

    The Big Fisherman (1959)

  • Caesarea is located along the Mediterranean Sea between Haifa and Tel Aviv.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The archaeological site in Caesarea allows visitors to explore its Roman history.

Compounds

Amanita caesarea
  • Specialized
9.4

A mushroom with a bright orange cap that people eat in southern Europe

Surface Forms

Caesarea main

Etymology

Caesarea comes from the Roman name Caesar and originally meant 'of Caesar', because the city was named to honor the Roman ruler. That's why Caesarea still has large Roman ruins and a famous harbor, and the name shows it was an important Roman port.