mecca

• Nom désignant un lieu très fréquenté ou très convoité, souvent considéré comme un centre d'attraction majeur pour les adeptes d'une activité, d'une mode ou d'un intérêt particulier ; par extension, peut aussi renvoyer à un lieu saint ou de pèlerinage pour une religion.

A noun referring to a place that attracts many visitors, often due to its significance, popularity, or association with a particular activity or interest.

1. Center of activity or attractionB2formal

   A place, event, or area that is highly attractive to people interested in a particular activity or subject.

   Lieu de pèlerinage profane

   • The city became a mecca for art lovers from around the world.
   • This festival is a mecca for music enthusiasts every summer.
   • Silicon Valley has long been a mecca for tech entrepreneurs.

   Synonymescapitalcenterdestinationfocal pointhubmagnet

2. Holy city of IslamB1formal

   The holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia, which is the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

   La Mecque (ville sainte de l'islam)

   • Millions of Muslims visit Mecca each year as part of their religious duty.
   • The city of Mecca is closed to non-Muslims.
   • Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and a central place of worship.