Instanbul's former name (14)

I believe the answer is:

constantinople

(Other definitions for constantinople that I've seen before include "Former name of Istanbul" , "capital no longer used" , "place that changed its name" , "seat for emperor" , "Old name of Istanbul" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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