Palestine

[ pal-uh-stahyn for 1, 2; pal-uh-steen for 3 ]

/ ˈpæl əˌstaɪn for 1, 2; ˈpæl əˌstin for 3 /

noun

Also called Ho·ly Land. Biblical name Canaan. an ancient country in southwest Asia, on the east coast of the Mediterranean.

a former British mandate (1923–48) comprising part of this country, divided between Israel, Jordan, and Egypt in 1948: the Jordanian and Egyptian parts were occupied by Israel in 1967. In 1994 Israel reverted the Egyptian part (the Gaza Strip) to Palestinian self-rule.

a city in eastern Texas.

Origin of Palestine

First recorded in 1540–60; from Latin Pal(a)estīna, Palaestīnē, from Greek Palaistī́nē; perhaps through Aramaic pəlishtāʾin (plural) “Philistines,” from Hebrew pĕlishtīm; see philistine

Words nearby Palestine

paleothalamus, paleotropical, Paleozoic, paleozoology, Palermo, Palestine, Palestine Liberation Organization, Palestinian, Palestinian Administered Territories, Palestinian Authority, Palestinian National Authority

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Example sentences from the Web for Palestine

The Times of Israel even applauded Netanyahu for finally being honest about his views on the issue of Palestine.
In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead|Dean Obeidallah|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
We have also seen countries like Sweden recognize Palestine as a state.
In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead|Dean Obeidallah|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It also resembles those of a 1st-century sect leader in Palestine who was also popular with the poor.
Is India’s Fallen ‘God-Man’ So Different From a Megachurch Pastor?|Jay Michaelson|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Khaled al-Batsh, a senior leader of the Islamic Jihad Movement of Palestine, thanked Iran for its help.
A Who’s Who of Iran’s Favorite Palestinian Terrorists|IranWire|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They are a breakaway faction from Fatah, the dominant party in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
A Who’s Who of Iran’s Favorite Palestinian Terrorists|IranWire|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Though Palestine abounds in flowers, it is doubtful whether the Rose of our gardens is alluded to in the Bible.
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics|Richard Folkard
But the effect of the recitation of “Palestine” was entirely unrivalled on that as on any other occasion.
Pioneers and Founders|Charlotte Mary Yonge
Edward was still absent in Palestine when his father died, on the 16th of November 1272.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5|Various
Palestine has been a land of pilgrims and tourists from the very beginning of its history.
Patriarchal Palestine|Archibald Henry Sayce
We possess the records which they caused to be written, and in which they told the story of their campaigns in Palestine.
Assyria, Its Princes, Priests and People|A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce

British Dictionary definitions for Palestine

Palestine

/ (ˈpælɪˌstaɪn) /

noun

Also called: the Holy Land, Canaan the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea in which most of the biblical narrative is located

the province of the Roman Empire in this region

the former British mandatory territory created by the League of Nations in 1922 (but effective from 1920), and including all of the present territories of Israel and Jordan between whom it was partitioned by the UN in 1948

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Cultural definitions for Palestine

Palestine

Historic region on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, comprising parts of modern Israel, Jordan, and Egypt (see also Egypt).

notes for Palestine

Known as the Holy Land, it is a place of pilgrimage for several religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

notes for Palestine

Israel, the homeland of the Jews (see also Jews), was established in Palestine in 1948. The Palestine Liberation Organization, under Yasir Arafat, is committed to establishing a Palestinian state, which would include territory on the West Bank and Gaza Strip now partially occupied by Israel. (See Arab-Israeli conflict, intifada, Oslo Accord, Palestinian Authority.)

单词	palestine
释义	Palestine [ pal-uh-stahyn for 1, 2; pal-uh-steen for 3 ] / ˈpæl əˌstaɪn for 1, 2; ˈpæl əˌstin for 3 / noun Also called Ho·ly Land. Biblical name Canaan. an ancient country in southwest Asia, on the east coast of the Mediterranean. a former British mandate (1923–48) comprising part of this country, divided between Israel, Jordan, and Egypt in 1948: the Jordanian and Egyptian parts were occupied by Israel in 1967. In 1994 Israel reverted the Egyptian part (the Gaza Strip) to Palestinian self-rule. a city in eastern Texas. Origin of Palestine First recorded in 1540–60; from Latin Pal(a)estīna, Palaestīnē, from Greek Palaistī́nē; perhaps through Aramaic pəlishtāʾin (plural) “Philistines,” from Hebrew pĕlishtīm; see philistine Words nearby Palestine paleothalamus, paleotropical, Paleozoic, paleozoology, Palermo, Palestine, Palestine Liberation Organization, Palestinian, Palestinian Administered Territories, Palestinian Authority, Palestinian National Authority Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Palestine The Times of Israel even applauded Netanyahu for finally being honest about his views on the issue of Palestine. In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead\|Dean Obeidallah\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST We have also seen countries like Sweden recognize Palestine as a state. In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead\|Dean Obeidallah\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST It also resembles those of a 1st-century sect leader in Palestine who was also popular with the poor. Is India’s Fallen ‘God-Man’ So Different From a Megachurch Pastor?\|Jay Michaelson\|November 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Khaled al-Batsh, a senior leader of the Islamic Jihad Movement of Palestine, thanked Iran for its help. A Who’s Who of Iran’s Favorite Palestinian Terrorists\|IranWire\|August 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They are a breakaway faction from Fatah, the dominant party in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). A Who’s Who of Iran’s Favorite Palestinian Terrorists\|IranWire\|August 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Though Palestine abounds in flowers, it is doubtful whether the Rose of our gardens is alluded to in the Bible. Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics\|Richard Folkard But the effect of the recitation of “Palestine” was entirely unrivalled on that as on any other occasion. Pioneers and Founders\|Charlotte Mary Yonge Edward was still absent in Palestine when his father died, on the 16th of November 1272. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5\|Various Palestine has been a land of pilgrims and tourists from the very beginning of its history. Patriarchal Palestine\|Archibald Henry Sayce We possess the records which they caused to be written, and in which they told the story of their campaigns in Palestine. Assyria, Its Princes, Priests and People\|A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce British Dictionary definitions for Palestine Palestine / (ˈpælɪˌstaɪn) / noun Also called: the Holy Land, Canaan the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea in which most of the biblical narrative is located the province of the Roman Empire in this region the former British mandatory territory created by the League of Nations in 1922 (but effective from 1920), and including all of the present territories of Israel and Jordan between whom it was partitioned by the UN in 1948 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 Palestine Palestine Historic region on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, comprising parts of modern Israel, Jordan, and Egypt (see also Egypt). notes for Palestine Known as the Holy Land, it is a place of pilgrimage for several religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. notes for Palestine Israel, the homeland of the Jews (see also Jews), was established in Palestine in 1948. The Palestine Liberation Organization, under Yasir Arafat, is committed to establishing a Palestinian state, which would include territory on the West Bank and Gaza Strip now partially occupied by Israel. (See Arab-Israeli conflict, intifada, Oslo Accord, Palestinian Authority.) 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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