Holy City
Americannoun
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a city regarded as particularly sacred by the adherents of a religious faith, as Jerusalem by Jews and Christians, Mecca and Medina by Muslims, and Varanasi by Hindus.
noun
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Jerusalem, esp when regarded as the focal point of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam
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Christianity heaven regarded as the perfect counterpart of Jerusalem
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any city regarded as especially sacred by a particular religion
Etymology
Origin of Holy City
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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He was the secret owner of the comedy club that I lived across the street from called the Holy City Zoo.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025
Inside, the only warmth came from 221 candles arranged around the font, and the warm organ notes that filled the room, as around a hundred voices sang “O Holy City, seen of John”:
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2021
Throughout the day, the Holy City honored those who have been lost.
From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2020
Outside the Holy City Tattooing Collective, a long line of customers waited patiently.
From New York Times • Apr. 10, 2018
Some of the Holy City looked as ancient as time itself.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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