jerusalem

Thân thiện

A family looks at a map of Jerusalem in a travel book.

Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital and largest city of the modern State of Israel: A city in the Middle East, whose status as Israel's capital is internationally disputed. It came under Israeli control after being captured from Jordan in 1967 during the Six Day War. 2. A holy city for three major Abrahamic religions: A city of profound religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 3. The historical capital of an ancient kingdom: It served as the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Judah and other historical Jewish states.

Usage Examples

• As a proper noun (referring to the modern city):
  • Jerusalem is a city of stunning historical contrasts.
  • Pilgrims from around the world travel to Jerusalem.
• As a proper noun (referring to the historical/religious entity):
  • The ancient kingdom had its capital in Jerusalem.
  • Jerusalem is mentioned throughout the sacred texts.

Advanced Usage

• "The Jerusalem of...": Used metaphorically to describe a place considered a central, holy, or ideal city for a particular group or concept.
  • The small town became a Jerusalem for artists seeking inspiration.
• In geopolitical context: Often preceded by "East" or "West" to specify parts of the city, reflecting its contested status and administrative history.
  • The status of East Jerusalem remains a key issue in negotiations.

Variants and Related Words

• Jerusalemite (noun): A native or inhabitant of Jerusalem.
  • The Jerusalemite guided us through the old city's narrow streets.

Synonyms

• The Holy City: A common epithet emphasizing its religious importance.
• Zion: A biblical and poetic name for Jerusalem, especially referring to the City of David or the Jewish spiritual homeland.
• Al-Quds: The Arabic name for Jerusalem, meaning "The Holy."

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Next year in Jerusalem": A phrase from the Jewish Passover Seder, expressing the hope for a return to Zion and freedom. It symbolizes longing and redemption.
  • The service concluded with the traditional declaration, "Next year in Jerusalem!"
• "Jerusalem syndrome": A psychological phenomenon where visitors, overwhelmed by the city's religious atmosphere, believe they are biblical figures or feel compelled to act out religious prophecies.
  • The clinic occasionally treats tourists experiencing a mild form of Jerusalem syndrome.

Học thuật

Noun

1. capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Jerusalem
• capital of Israel