Hebron

American

[hee-bruhn, heb-ruhn] / ˈhi brən, ˈhɛb rən /

noun

an ancient city of Palestine, formerly in west Jordan; occupied by Israel 1967–97; since 1997 mostly under Palestinian self-rule.

Hebron British

/ ˈhiː-, ˈhɛbrɒn /

noun

Arabic name: El Khalil. a city in the West Bank: famous for the Haram, which includes the cenotaphs of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah. Pop: 168 000 (2005 est)

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Etymology

Origin of Hebron

First recorded in 1550–70; from Hebrew Ḥebhrōn

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Like several Israelis, Nitzan saw the Jewish presence in Hebron as a return to deep historical roots.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

Hebron, Kentucky—On election night here, Thomas Massie was repeatedly and loudly cheered by jubilant supporters who urged him to run for president.

From Slate ● May 20, 2026

Trump’s Wednesday: After participating in “executive time” at 8 a.m., the president is to depart for Cincinnati, Ohio, and Hebron, Kentucky.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

"We are living the ugly truth that we are not protected," said Hebron mayor, al-Sharabati.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026

The Jews in Hebron called themselves “holy pioneers.”

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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