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canaan

A historical map shows the ancient land of Canaan along the Mediterranean coast.

Definition

Proper noun 1. An ancient historical region: Canaan refers to a territory in the ancient Near East, located along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea in what is now parts of Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and western Jordan. 2. A significant region in religious texts: In the Bible, Canaan is the land promised by God to the Israelites. It is also a place of historical and religious significance for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Archaeologists have discovered many artifacts from ancient Canaan.
    • According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites journeyed to the land of Canaan.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Land of Canaan": A common biblical and historical phrase referring to the territory.
    • The promise of the Land of Canaan is a central theme in the Book of Genesis.
  • "Canaanite": Used as an adjective to describe things related to Canaan or as a noun for its ancient inhabitants.
    • Canaanite mythology shares some elements with other ancient Near Eastern religions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Canaanite (noun): A member of the Semitic peoples inhabiting ancient Canaan.
    • The Canaanites were known for their city-states and trade networks.
  • Canaanite (adjective): Of or relating to Canaan or its people, language, or culture.
    • Several Canaanite inscriptions have been found by archaeologists.
Synonyms
  • The Promised Land: (Specifically in a Biblical context) The land promised to Abraham and his descendants.
  • The Holy Land: A broader term for the region sacred to multiple religions, which encompasses the area of ancient Canaan.
Related Phrases
  • "From Dan to Beersheba": A biblical phrase used to describe the entire span of the land of Israel/Canaan, from its northern to southern limits.
    • The survey covered the whole region, from Dan to Beersheba.
Related Idioms
  • "A land flowing with milk and honey": A biblical idiom describing the fertility and desirability of the land of Canaan.
    • The explorers described the valley as a land flowing with milk and honey.
canaan

A historical map shows the ancient land of Canaan along the Mediterranean coast.

Noun
  1. an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism

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