babel

Speech parts

1. babel - Noun

2. Babel - Proper noun

Meaning

The city and tower in the land of Shinar, where the confusion of languages took place.

Hence: A place or scene of noise and confusion; a confused mixture of sounds, as of voices or languages.

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Afterwards, one word was said in the episode " Journey to Babel " and some others in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager. Source: Internet

All the major characters are carrying Babel fish in their ears, which rescue them at the moment of Earth's destruction by transporting them to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe. Source: Internet

As late as 1974, the majority of the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa was convinced that their theological stances (including the story of the Tower of Babel) could justify apartheid. Source: Internet

A small group (Jared and his companions; Lehi and his family) separate themselves from a wicked society (the Tower of Babel; Jerusalem just prior to its destruction) and establish a new nation (the Jaredites; the Nephites) in "the promised land." Source: Internet

Among the sinners are those who instigated the Tower of Babel. Source: Internet

During her first talk to the workers, Maria uses the story of the Tower of Babel to highlight the discord between the intellectuals and the workers. Source: Internet

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