(anc. geog.) a town of Gallia Narbonensis, a colony of Phocceans, from Phocæa, a city of Ionia, and in confederacy with the Romans; universally celebrated, not only for its port, commerce, and strength, but especially for its politeness of manners and for its learning. According to Strabo, it was the school for barbarians, who were excited by its means to a fondness for Greek literature, so that even their public and private transactions were all executed in that language. Strabo adds, "At this day the noblest Romans repair thither for study rather than to Athens." Now MARSEILLES, a city and port-town of Provence.