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Babel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

babel

/ˈbeɪbəl/ /ˈbeɪbəl/

Definition:

A confused noise or situation with many voices or languages, often chaotic.

Synonyms:

chaos, confusion, tumult, uproar

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

order, harmony

Common Collocations:

tower of Babel, Babel of voices, Babel of sounds

Derivatives:

babbling, babbler

Usage Tips:

Use "babel" to describe a noisy, chaotic mix of sounds or languages, often overwhelming.

Common Phrases:

tower of Babel, a Babel of tongues, a modern Babel

Etymology:

From the biblical Tower of Babel, where God confused human languages to scatter people.

Examples:

  • 1. The market was a babel of shouting vendors and haggling customers.
  • 2. After the announcement, the room erupted into a babel of excited chatter.
  • 3. The conference hall became a babel as attendees spoke in different languages.
  • 4. Children playing outside created a cheerful babel of laughter and screams.

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