Sodom

/ˈsɑdəm/
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Other forms: Sodoms

Definitions of Sodom
  1. noun
    (Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Gomorrah) was destroyed by God for the wickedness of its inhabitants
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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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