an ancient city in the land of Shinar in which the building of a tower (Tower of Babel) intended to reach heaven was begun and the confusion of the language of the people took place. Gen. 11

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( usually lowercase ) a confused mixture of sounds or voices.

( usually lowercase ) a scene of noise and confusion.

noun

clamor , din , hubbub , hullabaloo , pandemonium , racket , rumpus , tumult , uproar , bedlam , clang , confusion , discord , jargon , tower , turmoil