palestine

• Имя собственное, обозначающее географический регион на восточном побережье Средиземного моря, исторически значимый как древняя страна и место паломничества для христианства, ислама и иудаизма. Ранее был британским мандатом, разделённым между Иорданией и Израилем в 1948 году.

A proper noun referring to a geographic region on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea, historically significant as an ancient country and a place of pilgrimage for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It was formerly a British mandate, divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Historical regionB2formal

   An ancient region in the Eastern Mediterranean, historically significant as a crossroads for civilizations and a holy land for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

   Историческая область

   • The region of Palestine has been inhabited for thousands of years.
   • Ancient Palestine was a vital trade route between Africa and Asia.
   • Pilgrims from three major religions travel to Palestine.

   Synonymscanaan

2. Geopolitical entityB2formal

   A former British mandate established after World War I, which was later partitioned, leading to the creation of the State of Israel and the Palestinian territories.

   Геополитическое образование

   • The British mandate of Palestine ended in 1948.
   • The partition of Palestine led to significant geopolitical changes.
   • The status of Palestine remains a central issue in international relations.