holy land
noun
a territory regarded as sacred or having special religious significance for a particular group.
holy land
American
[hoh-lee land]
/ ˈhoʊ li ˌlænd /
noun
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a territory regarded as sacred or having special religious significance for a particular group.
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the Holy Land, the area corresponding to ancient Palestine, containing sites of special religious significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Holy Land
British
noun
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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
And sure, there was a commotion for Charlie Strong, James Franklin and even Marcus Freeman’s appointment in the holy land at Notre Dame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2023
Chanting the Hebrew prayer for peace, they bowed toward a knitted white-and-blue sign in Hebrew spelling “Jerusalem,” which pointed them in the direction of their holy land.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 18, 2022
"I never believed I would visit the holy land," said Francisca Teresinha de Jesus Fernandes Farias, 85, from Brazil.
From Reuters ● Apr. 10, 2022
Babylonia is still a holy land to the people of Western Asia.
From Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs by A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce
"We need peace in the Holy Land," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
In a Reformation context where certain religious images were restricted, maps of the Holy Land became acceptable visual aids and took on devotional significance.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025
The most remarkable aspect of the Treasure of the Custody of the Holy Land is that the extraordinary objects on view still exist, thanks to the Franciscans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Abed, who sports an impressive beard and a baritone voice, passionately advocates for Christians to stay in the Holy Land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
Then, I went walking—fresh from weeks in the Holy Land: immediately my attention was struck by the mannerisms and attire of the Lebanese women.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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