a territory regarded as sacred or having special religious significance for a particular group.
the Holy Land, the area corresponding to ancient Palestine, containing sites of special religious significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
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Bushwick, the borough’s holy land for warehouse raves and dive bars, voted for Zohran by a 66 point margin.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025
For centuries, Jews have faced Jerusalem to pray, a reflection of the spiritual pull of a holy land.
From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2023
Dubbed the "holy land of revolution" by KCNA, the northern alpine town of Samjiyon is near the border with China and Mount Paektu, the holy mountain where Kim's family claims its roots.
From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2022
It may be a soulless landscape to some, but in Southern California, to its pilgrims, a house of one’s own is a holy land indeed, even to this day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2021
Could I not find Thy love below, Then would my soul as a pilgrim go To Thy holy land above; There would I love Thee as I were fain, With everlasting love.
From Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg by Magdeburg, Matilda of
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