Caesarea

geographical name

Cae·​sa·​rea ˌsē-zə-ˈrē-ə How to pronounce Caesarea (audio)
ˌse-sə-,
ˌse-zə-
1
seaport of ancient Palestine

Note: The site of Caesarea is south of modern Haifa, Israel.

2
or Caesarea Mazaca see kayseri

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“Caesarea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caesarea. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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