Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism: Palestine refers to a historic geographic region of great religious significance.
   • A former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948: Palestine also denotes a specific political entity that existed under British administration in the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The history of Palestine spans thousands of years.
  • The British Mandate for Palestine lasted from 1920 to 1948.
  • Jerusalem is a city located in Palestine.

Advanced Usage

• "The Question of Palestine": A formal term used in international diplomacy and United Nations discussions to refer to the complex political and humanitarian issues surrounding the region.
  • The United Nations has a dedicated committee on the Question of Palestine.

Variants and Related Words

• Palestinian (adj): Relating to Palestine or its people.
  • Palestinian culture is rich and diverse.
• Palestinian (n): A person from Palestine.
  • The Palestinians have a long history in the region.

Synonyms

• Holy Land: A term emphasizing the region's religious importance.
• Canaan: The ancient name for the region in some historical contexts.

Related Phrases

• State of Palestine: Refers to the sovereign state declared by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and recognized by many United Nations member states.
  • The State of Palestine seeks full membership in the UN.

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
2. a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948