palestine

• Nom propre désignant une région géographique de la côte orientale de la mer Méditerranée, historiquement importante comme ancien pays et lieu de pèlerinage pour le christianisme, l'islam et le judaïsme. Anciennement sous mandat britannique, elle fut divisée entre la Jordanie et Israël en 1948.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

   Palestine (région historique)

   • 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.

   Synonymescanaan

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.

   Palestine (entité géopolitique)

   • 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.