caravan city

noun

Etymology

Coined by Michael Rostovtzeff (1870-1952).

Definitions

  1. A city, such as some of those in the ancient Near East, which derives its prosperity from…

    A city, such as some of those in the ancient Near East, which derives its prosperity from its location on a major trans-desert trade route.

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