jerusalem

Meanings

• noun

  The oldest city in the world and a major holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It is located in the Middle East, primarily in the Palestinian territories, with East Jerusalem being administered by Israel.

  - "Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel."
  - "The Western Wall in Jerusalem is a significant site for Jewish pilgrimage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jerusalem
Jericho , Cherubo , Serenado

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Variants

List of all variants of jerusalem that leads to same result
Al-Quds , Hierosolyma , Jebus , Jerusalem , Jerusalemite , Yerushalayim , Jerusalem artichoke , jerusalem artichokes , Jerusalem cherries , Jerusalem cherry , Jerusalem cricket , Jerusalem crickets , Jerusalem thorn , Jerusalem thorns , New Jerusalem , New Jerusalems

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name Jerusalem is believed to have originated from the ancient Canaanite goddess Jerashah or Yarash, meaning 'vision' or 'seeing'.

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Trivia

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1. Jerusalem is mentioned over 660 times in the Bible.

2. The Temple Mount in Jerusalem is the holiest site in Judaism.

3. The Western Wall in Jerusalem is the most visited site in Israel.

4. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is one of the oldest surviving Islamic structures.

5. The city of Jerusalem has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Judea and Samaria: Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank, are territories that include the city of Jerusalem. They have been a source of political and religious conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

2. Three Faiths Initiative: The Three Faiths Initiative is a program that promotes interfaith dialogue and cooperation among Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas.

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Culture

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Jerusalem is considered sacred in three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It has been the site of numerous historical and religious events, including the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The city has been the subject of numerous literary works, artistic depictions, and musical compositions.

How to Memorize "jerusalem"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Old City of Jerusalem with its ancient walls, the Dome of the Rock, and the Western Wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Jerusalem with the idea of a holy city and a place of religious significance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jerusalem is a holy city, Jews, Christians, and Muslims all agree'

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