City of God
Americannoun
noun
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Christianity heaven conceived of as the New Jerusalem
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the Church in contrast to the world, as described by St Augustine
Example Sentences
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As for Brazil native Meirelles, “City of God” is his one and only Oscar nomination thus far.
From Los Angeles Times
Security forces targeted not only the Mare complex of favelas by Rio’s international airport, but also the adjacent Vila Cruzeiro neighborhood and the City of God neighborhood on the city’s opposite side.
From Seattle Times
“We really just wanted to represent the Empire State of Mind and the City of God tonight,” she said.
From Washington Post
But none of that matters much to Leijane Silva, 50, who is also a volunteer with the City of God golf project.
From Washington Times
Modesto believes the golf project can also improve the views of many Brazilians about children coming from City of God.
From Seattle Times
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