Holy Land

/ˌhoʊli ˌˈlænd/
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Definitions of Holy Land
  1. noun
    an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism
    synonyms: Canaan, Palestine, Promised Land
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    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
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