nicaea

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Noun nicaea has 1 sense

Nicaea - an ancient city in Bithynia; founded in the 4th century BC and flourished under the Romans; the Nicene Creed was adopted there in 325
--₁ is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
--₁ is a part of Bithynia

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Nicaea

Definition

Nicaea refers to the ancient city in northwestern Anatolia, which is currently known as İznik, Turkey. It holds historical significance as the site of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325, where early Christians convened to establish the Nicene Creed.

Senses

Sense 1: Proper Noun

Nicaea is a proper noun used to refer specifically to the ancient city in Turkey, renowned for its historical and religious significance.

Example sentence: The ruins of Nicaea provide a glimpse into the past of early Christianity.
Sense 2: Historical Event

Nicaea can also denote the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, an important event in early Christianity held in A.D. 325.

Example sentence: The Nicene Creed, formulated during the Council of Nicaea, remains a fundamental statement of Christian faith.

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