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
Eight years later, the region around Charleston, known as the Holy City, is home to the two Republicans’ presidential campaigns.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
At noon on 11 December 1917, British commander General Allenby marched in to Jerusalem after overthrowing the Ottoman Empire and becoming the first Christian to control the Holy City in 730 years.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2017
Secretary General António Guterres and Pope Francis both expressed alarm that the announcement would provoke new tensions in the Holy City, which is revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2017
He left me in charge of the Nation of Islam’s affairs when he made an Omra pilgrimage to the Holy City Mecca.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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