Pronunciation: ˌ k ī -z ə - ' r ē
Variant: or ancient Cae · sa · rea \ ˌ s ē -z ə - ' r ē - ə , ˌ se-z ə -, ˌ se-s ə - \ or Maz · a · ca \ ' ma-z ə -k ə \ or Caesarea Mazaca
Function: geographical name
city cen Turkey in Asia at foot of Erciyas Mt.; chief city of ancient Cappadocia pop 421,362