Definitions of Ephesus [ˈɛf ə səs]

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1. (n.) Ephesus
an ancient city in W Asia Minor, S of Smyrna (Izmir): famous temple of Artemis, or Diana; early Christian community.

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1. (noun) Ephesus
an ancient Greek city on the western shore of Asia Minor in what is now Turkey; site of the Temple of Artemis; was a major trading center and played an important role in early Christianity

2. (noun) Ephesus, Council of Ephesus
the third ecumenical council in 431 which declared Mary as mother of God and condemned Pelagius

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