Definition

Proper noun: 1. A mountain range in northwestern Israel near the Mediterranean coast: Mount Carmel is a prominent coastal mountain range in northern Israel. 2. A significant location in the Old Testament: According to the biblical narrative, it is the site where the prophet Elijah challenged and defeated the prophets of the god Baal.

Usage Examples

• As a geographical location:
  • The city of Haifa is built on the slopes of Mount Carmel.
  • We hiked through the Mount Carmel National Park.
• As a historical/religious site:
  • The biblical story of Mount Carmel is found in the First Book of Kings.
  • Pilgrims often visit Mount Carmel because of its importance in religious history.

Advanced Usage

• "Carmelite": A member of a Roman Catholic religious order (the Order of the Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel) founded on Mount Carmel in the 12th century.
  • The Carmelite monastery has stood on the mountain for centuries.

Variants and Related Words

• Carmel (noun): A common shortened or alternative form used in names (e.g., Carmel Valley, Carmel-by-the-Sea). Note: When used alone, it often refers to other places named after the original mountain.

Synonyms

• Carmel Mountain Range (noun phrase): A more descriptive geographical synonym.

Noun

1. a mountain range in northwestern Israel near the Mediterranean coast
   • according to the Old Testament, Elijah defeated the priests of Baal at Mount Carmel