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holy city

 

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Noun holy city has 1 sense
  1. Celestial City, City of God, Heavenly City, Holy City - phrases used to refer to Heaven; "the Celestial City was Christian's goal in Bunyan's `Pilgrim's Progress'"
    --1 is a kind of Heaven

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Holy City

Noun:

1. A city that is considered sacred or of great religious significance.

Example sentence: The city of Jerusalem is often referred to as the Holy City by Christians, Muslims, and Jews alike.


Adjective:

1. Used to describe a city that is considered sacred or of great religious significance.

Example sentence: Mecca is a holy city for Muslims, and therefore, millions of devout Muslims travel there every year.


Noun:

2. A nickname given to a particular city that holds religious importance to its residents or followers.

Example sentence: Varanasi is known as the Holy City of India since it is considered the spiritual capital of the country by Hindus.


Adjective:

2. Used to describe a city or town that is highly regarded or esteemed by its residents.

Example sentence: Paris, often referred to as the Holy City of fashion, attracts designers and fashion enthusiasts from all around the world.


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