holyland
nounUK /ˈhəʊliˌlænd/
US /ˈhoʊliˌlænd/
A place that people think is very special and sacred.
Many pilgrims travel to the holyland to pray.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A region regarded as sacred by a particular religion, especially the area of Palestine and Israel.
The holyland holds deep meaning for several world religions.
3. A place someone treats with great respect and devotion.
For the old coach, the baseball field was his holyland.
4. A land set apart for religious purposes or dedicated to a deity.
Ancient texts describe the holyland as a gift from the gods.