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Hebron

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

noun

  1. 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

  1. 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

Example Sentences

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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 farm-equipment manufacturer said Tuesday the facilities include a distribution center near Hebron, Ind. and an excavator factory in Kernersville, N.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Even for those who live here, Hebron is more a stop-over than a destination.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

But what I thought might inner-rest y’all right now, she rode to the Hebron cemetery both times in this very wagon.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns