Jerusalem

[ ji-roo-suh-luhm, -zuh- ]

/ dʒɪˈru sə ləm, -zə- /

noun

a city in Israel: an ancient holy city and a center of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims; divided between Israel and Jordan 1948–67; Jordanian sector annexed by Israel 1967; Israel's capital since 1950 (but not recognized as such by the international community).

Origin of Jerusalem

First recorded in 1580–1600; from Latin Hierosolyma, from Greek Hierosólyma, from Hebrew Yĕrūshalayim “possession of peace” (traditional interpretation). The H- in the Greek form is not found in the Hebrew; the H- is due to the influence of the Greek adjective hierós “holy, sacred, supernatural.” The alternative Latin form Hierūsalem, from Greek Hierousalḗm, comes from Hebrew Yĕrūshalēm, which most likely represents the pronunciation of Yĕrūshalayim. The spelling Jerusalem is due to loss of the initial aspirate H-, in the spelling of the Latin Hierusalem, which becomes Ierusalem; the former short vowel i then becomes pronounced as the semivowel y in accordance with ordinary Latin usage

OTHER WORDS FROM Jerusalem

Je·ru·sa·lem·ite, adjective, noun

Words nearby Jerusalem

Jersey City, Jersey Giant, Jerseyman, Jersey pine, Jerubbaal, Jerusalem, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem cherry, Jerusalem cricket, Jerusalem cross, Jerusalem oak

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British Dictionary definitions for Jerusalem

Jerusalem

/ (dʒəˈruːsələm) /

noun

the de facto capital of Israel (recognition of this has been withheld by the United Nations), situated in the Judaean hills: became capital of the Hebrew kingdom after its capture by David around 1000 bc; destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in 586 bc; taken by the Romans in 63 bc; devastated in 70 ad and 135 ad during the Jewish rebellions against Rome; fell to the Arabs in 637 and to the Seljuk Turks in 1071; ruled by Crusaders from 1099 to 1187 and by the Egyptians and Turks until conquered by the British (1917); centre of the British mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948, when the Arabs took the old city and the Jews held the new city; unified after the Six Day War (1967) under the Israelis; the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Pop: 693 200 (2003 est)

the New Jerusalem Christianity Heaven
any ideal city

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Cultural definitions for Jerusalem (1 of 2)

Jerusalem

A holy city for Jews (see also Jews), Christians (see also Christian), and Muslims; the capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah and of the modern state of Israel. The name means “city of peace.” Jerusalem is often called Zion; Mount Zion is the hill on which the fortress of the city was built.

notes for Jerusalem

Jerusalem and places nearby are the scenes of crucial events in the life of Jesus. (See Bethlehem and Calvary.)

notes for Jerusalem

The “New Jerusalem” is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the heavenly city, to be established at the end of time.

Cultural definitions for Jerusalem (2 of 2)

Jerusalem

Capital of Israel and largest city in the country, located on a ridge west of the Dead Sea and the Jordan River (see also Jordan River). (See also under “The Bible.”)

notes for Jerusalem

The site of the city has been occupied since the Bronze Age.

notes for Jerusalem

It was the capital of the ancient Hebrew kingdom under the kings David and Solomon.

notes for Jerusalem

Known as the “Holy City,” it is sacred to Jews (see also Jews), Christians (see also Christian), and Muslims.

notes for Jerusalem

Conquest of Jerusalem was the goal of the early Crusades during the Middle Ages.

notes for Jerusalem

After the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan. Following the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967, Israel annexed the remainder of the city.

notes for Jerusalem

The city is famous for its many sacred sights and shrines, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Dome of the Rock.

单词	jerusalem
释义	Jerusalem [ ji-roo-suh-luhm, -zuh- ] / dʒɪˈru sə ləm, -zə- / noun a city in Israel: an ancient holy city and a center of pilgrimage for Jews, Christians, and Muslims; divided between Israel and Jordan 1948–67; Jordanian sector annexed by Israel 1967; Israel's capital since 1950 (but not recognized as such by the international community). Origin of Jerusalem First recorded in 1580–1600; from Latin Hierosolyma, from Greek Hierosólyma, from Hebrew Yĕrūshalayim “possession of peace” (traditional interpretation). The H- in the Greek form is not found in the Hebrew; the H- is due to the influence of the Greek adjective hierós “holy, sacred, supernatural.” The alternative Latin form Hierūsalem, from Greek Hierousalḗm, comes from Hebrew Yĕrūshalēm, which most likely represents the pronunciation of Yĕrūshalayim. The spelling Jerusalem is due to loss of the initial aspirate H-, in the spelling of the Latin Hierusalem, which becomes Ierusalem; the former short vowel i then becomes pronounced as the semivowel y in accordance with ordinary Latin usage OTHER WORDS FROM Jerusalem Je·ru·sa·lem·ite, adjective, noun Words nearby Jerusalem Jersey City, Jersey Giant, Jerseyman, Jersey pine, Jerubbaal, Jerusalem, Jerusalem artichoke, Jerusalem cherry, Jerusalem cricket, Jerusalem cross, Jerusalem oak Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 British Dictionary definitions for Jerusalem Jerusalem / (dʒəˈruːsələm) / noun the de facto capital of Israel (recognition of this has been withheld by the United Nations), situated in the Judaean hills: became capital of the Hebrew kingdom after its capture by David around 1000 bc; destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in 586 bc; taken by the Romans in 63 bc; devastated in 70 ad and 135 ad during the Jewish rebellions against Rome; fell to the Arabs in 637 and to the Seljuk Turks in 1071; ruled by Crusaders from 1099 to 1187 and by the Egyptians and Turks until conquered by the British (1917); centre of the British mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948, when the Arabs took the old city and the Jews held the new city; unified after the Six Day War (1967) under the Israelis; the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Pop: 693 200 (2003 est) the New Jerusalem Christianity Heaven any ideal city Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Jerusalem (1 of 2) Jerusalem A holy city for Jews (see also Jews), Christians (see also Christian), and Muslims; the capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah and of the modern state of Israel. The name means “city of peace.” Jerusalem is often called Zion; Mount Zion is the hill on which the fortress of the city was built. notes for Jerusalem Jerusalem and places nearby are the scenes of crucial events in the life of Jesus. (See Bethlehem and Calvary.) notes for Jerusalem The “New Jerusalem” is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the heavenly city, to be established at the end of time. Cultural definitions for Jerusalem (2 of 2) Jerusalem Capital of Israel and largest city in the country, located on a ridge west of the Dead Sea and the Jordan River (see also Jordan River). (See also under “The Bible.”) notes for Jerusalem The site of the city has been occupied since the Bronze Age. notes for Jerusalem It was the capital of the ancient Hebrew kingdom under the kings David and Solomon. notes for Jerusalem Known as the “Holy City,” it is sacred to Jews (see also Jews), Christians (see also Christian), and Muslims. notes for Jerusalem Conquest of Jerusalem was the goal of the early Crusades during the Middle Ages. notes for Jerusalem After the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan. Following the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967, Israel annexed the remainder of the city. notes for Jerusalem The city is famous for its many sacred sights and shrines, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Dome of the Rock. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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