HeliopolisPronunciation: /ˌhiːlɪˈɒpəlɪs/Definition of Heliopolis 1an ancient Egyptian city situated near the apex of the Nile delta at what is now Cairo. It was the original site of the obelisks known as Cleopatra’s Needles. 2ancient Greek name for Baalbek.Origin:from Greek hēlios 'sun' + polis 'city'Heliopolis in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of Heliopolis in the US English dictionary