Smyrna
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- proper noun
- Bursa is Prusa, Smyrna is Izmir, Adelea is Antalya, Iconium is Konya, and Ankara is Ankara.
- Smyrna Beach
- New Smyrna
- Smyrna Beach Area
Examples
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The historic ruins in Smyrna attract visitors from around the world.
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When I traveled to Smyrna, I was amazed by its beautiful architecture.
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No one in Smyrna who is in the middle of a child custody dispute would call it easy.
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As far back as I can remember, I can remember going on family vacations to New Smyrna Beach, Florida, every summer.
Blog text (12) -
Hasselquist died in a village outside Smyrna when he was thirty.
Fiction book (1994) -
In the thesis, I explored the possible situation facing the churches in Smyrna and Philadelphia.
Blog text (30) -
I hadn't had a bite since finishing a cheese sandwich somewhere in Smyrna.
Fiction book (2001) -
In front of them, an alabaster urn was brought from Bergamo, a famous historical city near Smyrna.
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You're from Smyrna, Georgia.
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Then they parted company, and under an assumed name, Mac started a marine brokerage in Smyrna, presumably with his savings.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
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A port city in western Turkey by the sea
Surface Forms
Etymology
Smyrna comes from ancient Greek and may be linked to the word myrrh, the 'fragrant resin' that was an important trade item long ago. So Smyrna is easy to remember as the old, famous port city known for trade, and today it is the former name of modern Izmir.