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Definition of jerusalem

jerusalem

/dʒəˈruːsələm/
Je · ru · sa · lem
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jerusalem Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A historic city in the Middle East located on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, revered as a holy city in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and claimed as a capital by both Israel and Palestine.

2

An idealized, heavenly, or perfected city representing a place of ultimate peace, salvation, or divine presence in Judeo-Christian theology.

Example

"The poet famously wrote about building a new Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ancient Hebrew name 'Yerushalayim', traditionally understood to mean 'city of peace' or 'foundation of Shalim' (a Canaanite dusk deity). Known in Arabic as 'Al-Quds' (The Holy).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jerusalem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jerusalem
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