Tiberias
Americannoun
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a resort in N Israel, on the Sea of Galilee: an important Jewish centre after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. Pop: 40 100 (2003 est)
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another name for the (Sea of) Galilee
Etymology
Origin of Tiberias
First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin Tiberiad- (stem of assumed Tiberias ), from Greek Tiberiádos, genitive singular of assumed Tiberías, a town founded ca. a.d. 20 by Herod Antipas and named in honor of the Emperor Tiberius
Example Sentences
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We found all on display in equal measure when we visited the small community of Givat Avni, a short distance west of Tiberias.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024
Mr. Malespin directs the Aliyah Return Center in Tiberias, Israel, which assists families settling in the Galilee region and elsewhere around Israel.
From Washington Times • May 25, 2023
Originally from the Palestinian village of Lubya, west of the city of Tiberias in present-day Israel, he had lived in Yarmouk since 1960.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2022
I order St. Peter’s Fish at Avi’s Restaurant in the ancient seaside town of Tiberias.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2018
In April, Tiberias, Haifa, and Safed were occupied by the Haganah, and the Irgun, with the help of the Haganah, captured Jaffa.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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