Babylon

Babylon can refer to:

• Babylon, the capital city of Babylonia in ancient Mesopotamia.
• The name of several towns in the United States, most notably Babylon, New York.
• Several references to Babel occur in the Bible, but it is not clear that they refer to the city. In the historical books of the Old Testament, the reference is usually to Babylonia. In the New Testament, especially the book of Revelation, references to "Babylon" are commonly interpreted as references to Rome or a metaphor for the power of the Roman Empire; see Babylon (New Testament).
• In Medieval literature, Babylon is often used to refer to Cairo.
• In the Rastafarian religion, Babylon refers to the oppressive power structure that adherents believe has been responsible for keeping their people poor and oppressed for generations. Use of the term carries the connotation of white people being the oppressor, though this is not necessarily the meaning in any specific instance.
• The name of famous translation program - Babylon (program)