capital of ancient Syria (until 64 ), an early center of Christianity: now, a city in S Turkey: pop. 108,000
city in ancient Pisidia, Asia Minor
Origin:
after Antioch, Turkey
city in W Calif., on the San Joaquin River: pop. 91,000
See Antioch in American Heritage Dictionary 4
An ancient town of Phrygia north of present-day Antalya, Turkey. It was a center of Hellenistic influence and was visited by Saint Paul in biblical times.
A city of western California northeast of Oakland on the San Joaquin River near the mouth of the Sacramento River. It is a processing and shipping center. Population: 101,000.