Standard Synonyms
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Old English Synonyms
British Mandate of Palestine
Eretz Yisrael
Holy Land
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
– West Bank
– Gaza Strip
– Palestinian Territories
Antonyms
Meaning
The word Palestine is used to refer to the geographical region located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The region is also commonly referred to as the Holy Land.
Definition
Palestine is a region located in western Asia. The region is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. The official boundaries of the region have never been formally declared, and it has fluctuated throughout history. The region is considered holy by Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
Example Sentences
1. Palestine is a region located in Western Asia.
2. The Palestinian people are an ethnic group originating from the region of Palestine.
3. The Palestinian Liberation Organization is a political organization that represents the Palestinian people.
4. The State of Palestine is a sovereign state located in the Middle East.
5. The Gaza Strip is a Palestinian territory located on the southeastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.