Samaria

/səˈmɛriə/
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Definitions of Samaria
  1. noun
    an ancient city in central Palestine founded in the 9th century BC as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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