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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Following her 1987 first time onstage at Fubar’s Comedy Club, she opted for a class at the Holy City Zoo.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024
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
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
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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