Definition

A situation where there is a lot of noise and confusion, often caused by many people talking at the same time.

Example

The market was filled with the babel of voices as shoppers haggled over prices.

Conversation

I walked through the market today, and it felt like a total babel of voices.

I can imagine! Markets can be really chaotic.

Yeah, it was hard to focus with all that noise around me.

Sometimes, I love that energy, but other times, it’s just overwhelming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Babel originates from the Hebrew word "Bavel" (meaning confusion). It refers to the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, where God confused the language of the people, leading to the scattering of nations.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hebrew word for confusion, 'Bavel', to remember that 'babel' refers to a state of confusion, especially in language.

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