Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Constantinople
Proper Noun
/ˌkɒn.stænˈtɪn.əˌpoʊl/
Definition
The historical name of the city now known as Istanbul, Turkey, which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and later the Ottoman Empire.
Examples
- Constantinople was once the largest city in Europe.
- The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Meaning
Constantinople was a significant cultural, political, and economic center in history, known for its strategic location between Europe and Asia.
Synonyms
- Istanbul
- Byzantium
