bari
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/ˈbɑːri/
Italian port city
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bari' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Barium', where 'Barium' was the Latinized form of the older local place name.
Historical Evolution
'bari' changed from the Latin word 'Barium' and earlier Greek forms such as 'Barion', and eventually became the modern English place name 'Bari'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the name of an ancient settlement and harbor', and over time it has remained the name for the modern city 'Bari'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a port city in southern Italy; the capital of the Apulia (Puglia) region, on the Adriatic Sea.
Bari is an important port on the Adriatic Sea.
Synonyms
Bari, Italy
Last updated: 2026/01/16 07:38