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Holy City
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Holy City
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1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Jerusalem, esp when regarded as the focal point of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity heaven regarded as the perfect counterpart of Jerusalem
3. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) any city regarded as especially sacred by a particular religion
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Noun1.Holy City - phrases used to refer to HeavenHoly City - phrases used to refer to Heaven; "the Celestial City was Christian's goal in Bunyan's `Pilgrim's Progress'"
Celestial City, City of God, Heavenly City
Heaven - the abode of God and the angels
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Holy City n the Holy City (Jerusalem) → la città santa
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