1. Tower of Babel - Noun
2. Tower of Babel - Proper noun
The Tower of Babel (1563), painting by Pieter Brueghel the Elder
the Tower of Babel
(biblical) A tower erected at Babel by the descendants of Noah's son Ham to reach the sky, and whose completion God thwarted by making the workers speak different languages so that they were unable to understand one another.
(figuratively) A visionary and impractical plan.
Alternative spelling of tower of Babel
tower of Babel (plural towers of Babel)
(figuratively) A situation where the use of many different languages is a source of confusion.
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
All walks of life from all over the world walk the same streets of Manhattan – this bizarre Tower of Babel is a true feast for a street photographer. Source: Internet
In his book, Structures or why things don't fall down (Pelican 1978–1984), Professor J.E. Gordon considers the height of the Tower of Babel. Source: Internet