damascus

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A proper noun referring to an ancient city, widely regarded as the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, and the present capital and largest city of Syria. According to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus.

• 🌐اسم علم يُطلق على مدينة دمشق، عاصمة سوريا وأكبر مدنها، وهي من أقدم المدن المأهولة بالسكان باستمرار في العالم. وفي العهد الجديد، شهد بولس الرسول اهتداءه على طريق دمشق. كما يُستعمل اللفظ مجازًا للإشارة إلى الفولاذ الدمشقي.

1. Capital city of Syria B2 formal

   An ancient city, widely regarded as the world's oldest continuously inhabited city, and the present capital and largest city of Syria.

   • Damascus is known for its rich history and ancient architecture.
   • The Umayyad Mosque is a famous landmark in Damascus.
   • He traveled to Damascus to study its cultural heritage.

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2. Biblical reference B2 formal

   According to the New Testament, the location where the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus.

   • The story of Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus is a key event in Christian history.
   • Many pilgrims visit Damascus to see the site of Paul's conversion.
   • The phrase 'road to Damascus' is often used metaphorically for a sudden change of belief.

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• damascuses plural form
• damascuses' possessive plural form
• damascus's possessive singular form