American English pronunciation
How to pronounce jerusalem
IPA transcription: [dʒɚ'usələm]
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Noun
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capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom
Usage examples
- Some argue that the mention of Jerusalem was erased from the list over time.
- The ruins of the Pool of Bethesda are still standing in Jerusalem.
- Gouri studied literature at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Sorbonne in Paris.
- The golden chain is now displayed at Yad Vashem Historic museum in Jerusalem.
- She was formerly minister at Saint Andrew's Church, Jerusalem and Stobswell Parish Church, Dundee.
- Once I've retired, I'm planning to reconquer Jerusalem.
- Isaac Snowman moved to Jerusalem, where he had a studio over the Damascus Gate.
- Can you find me the Children of Jerusalem: Yehuda movie?
- An example of nonmilitary watchtower in history is the one of Jerusalem.
- Other families resettled in the Shu'afat refugee camp and other parts of Jerusalem.